Washington explains intentional walks to Judge: 'You don't mess with that'

Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington opted to intentionally walk Yankees star Aaron Judge twice in the first two innings during a 1-0 loss, a decision that drew boos from the home crowd eager to see the California native hit. Despite Washington’s rationale that Judge is “dangerous,” Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi expressed disagreement with the strategy. Judge ended the game with no hits in two at-bats, while his walks contributed indirectly to the Yankees’ only run, marking the Angels’ fifth consecutive defeat.

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