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The New York Yankees got off to a hot start on Saturday, and Aaron Judge made some baseball history in the process.

In the bottom of the first inning, Brett Gardner launched a homer on just the second pitch from Los Angeles Angels starter Jaime Barria. Three pitches later, Judge made it back-to-back homers on a bomb to center.

But the blast did more than just turn a 1-0 Yankees deficit into a 2-1 lead.

The home run was the 70th of Judge's career, making him the fastest MLB player to reach the mark, per ESPN Stats & Info.

Judge hit the 70-homer plateau in his 231st career game, two games quicker than longtime Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard took to hit the mark. 

After hitting four homers in 2016 in 27 games, Judge was named AL rookie of the year last season while blasting a league-leading 52 homers. 

He's launched 14 home runs so far this season. 

Austin Romine would add a third homer in the game for the Bronx Bombers in the second inning as the Yankees took a 4-1 lead. 

Unfortunately for the Yankees it was all Angels the rest of the way. 

Led by a 5-for-5, 4-RBI, 3-run effort by Mike Trout (three doubles, a two-run homer and a single), the Angels rallied to an 11-4 victory in New York. 

Judge finished 2-for-2 and drew two walks. 

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May 21: Gleyber Torres, Yankees, 2 at Rangers.
May 21: Gleyber Torres, Yankees, 2 at Rangers.  Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY Sports
May 21: Mark Reynolds, Nationals, 2 vs. Padres.
May 21: Mark Reynolds, Nationals, 2 vs. Padres.  Geoff Burke, USA TODAY Sports
May 20: Tyler Austin, Yankees, 2 vs. Royals.
May 20: Tyler Austin, Yankees, 2 vs. Royals.  Denny Medley, USA TODAY Sports
May 20: Miguel Rojas, Marlins, 2 vs. Braves.
May 20: Miguel Rojas, Marlins, 2 vs. Braves.  Mike Zarrilli, Getty Images
May 20: Amed Rosario, Mets, 2 vs. Diamondbacks.
May 20: Amed Rosario, Mets, 2 vs. Diamondbacks.  Andy Marlin, USA TODAY Sports
May 20: J.D. Martinez, Red Sox, 2 vs. Orioles.
May 20: J.D. Martinez, Red Sox, 2 vs. Orioles.  Winslow Townson, USA TODAY Sports
May 19: Gary Sanchez, Yankees, 2 at Royals.
May 19: Gary Sanchez, Yankees, 2 at Royals.  Peter Aiken, USA TODAY Sports
May 18: Wilson Ramos, Rays, 2 at Angels.
May 18: Wilson Ramos, Rays, 2 at Angels.  Kelvin Kuo, USA TODAY Sports
May 18: Jesus Aguilar, Brewers, 2 at Twins
May 18: Jesus Aguilar, Brewers, 2 at Twins  Jordan Johnson, USA TODAY Sports
May 14: Niko Goodrum, Tigers, 2 vs. Indians.
May 14: Niko Goodrum, Tigers, 2 vs. Indians.  Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY Sports
May 13: Mark Reynolds, Nationals, 2 vs. Diamondbacks.
May 13: Mark Reynolds, Nationals, 2 vs. Diamondbacks.  Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports
May 13: Joey Rickard, Orioles, 2 vs. Rays
May 13: Joey Rickard, Orioles, 2 vs. Rays  Tommy Gilligan, USA TODAY Sports
May 12: Trevor Story, Rockies, 2 vs. Brewers.
May 12: Trevor Story, Rockies, 2 vs. Brewers.  Isaiah J. Downing, USA TODAY Sports
May 12: Freddie Freeman, Braves, 2 at Marlins.
May 12: Freddie Freeman, Braves, 2 at Marlins.  Steve Mitchell, USA TODAY Sports
May 12: Francisco Lindor, 2 vs. Royals.
May 12: Francisco Lindor, Indians, 2 vs. Royals.  Ken Blaze, USA TODAY Sports
May 12: Manny Machado, Orioles, 2 vs. Rays.
May 12: Manny Machado, Orioles, 2 vs. Rays.  Tommy Gilligan, USA TODAY Sports
May 11: Luke Maile, Blue Jays, 2 vs. Red Sox.
May 11: Luke Maile, Blue Jays, 2 vs. Red Sox.  John E. Sokolowski, USA TODAY Sports
May 11: Manny Machado, Orioles, 2 vs. Rays.
May 11: Manny Machado, Orioles, 2 vs. Rays.  Evan Habeeb, USA TODAY Sports
May 11: Willson Contreras, Cubs, 2 vs. White Sox.
May 11: Willson Contreras, Cubs, 2 vs. White Sox.  Matt Marton, USA TODAY Sports
May 10: Kyle Seager, right, Mariners at Blue Jays
May 10: Kyle Seager, Mariners, 2 at Blue Jays  Dan Hamilton, USA TODAY Sports
May 9: Nomar Mazara, Rangers, 2 vs. Tigers
May 9: Nomar Mazara, Rangers, 2 vs. Tigers  Ray Carlin, USA TODAY Sports
May 8: Welington Castillo, White Sox, 2 vs. Pirates.
May 8: Welington Castillo, White Sox, 2 vs. Pirates.  Kamil Krzaczynski, USA TODAY Sports
May 8: Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees, 2 vs. Red Sox.
May 8: Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees, 2 vs. Red Sox.  Brad Penner, USA TODAY Sports
May 8: Mike Moustakas, Royals, 2 at Orioles.
May 8: Mike Moustakas, Royals, 2 at Orioles.  Evan Habeeb, USA TODAY Sports
May 7: Matt Adams, Nationals, 2 at Padres.
May 7: Matt Adams, Nationals, 2 at Padres.  Jake Roth, USA TODAY Sports
May 7: Ian Happ, Cubs, 2 vs. Marlins.
May 7: Ian Happ, Cubs, 2 vs. Marlins.  Matt Marton, USA TODAY Sports
May 7: Adrian Gonzalez, Mets, 2 at Reds.
May 7: Adrian Gonzalez, Mets, 2 at Reds.  David Kohl, USA TODAY Sports
May 7: Odúbel Herrera, Phillies, 2 vs. Giants.
May 7: Odúbel Herrera, Phillies, 2 vs. Giants.  Eric Hartline, USA TODAY Sports
May 6: Ian Desmond, Rockies, 2 at Mets
May 6: Ian Desmond, Rockies, 2 at Mets  Gregory Fisher, USA TODAY Sports
May 5: Joey Gallo, Rangers, 2 vs. Red Sox.
May 5: Joey Gallo, Rangers, 2 vs. Red Sox.  Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY Sports
May 5: Tim Anderson, White Sox, 2 vs. Twins.
May 5: Tim Anderson, White Sox, 2 vs. Twins.  Matt Marton, USA TODAY Sports
May 4: Brian Dozier, Twins, 2 at White Sox
May 4: Brian Dozier, Twins, 2 at White Sox  Kamil Krzaczynski, USA TODAY Sports
May 4: Mookie Betts, Red Sox, 2 at Rangers
May 4: Mookie Betts, Red Sox, 2 at Rangers  Jim Cowsert, USA TODAY Sports
May 4: Bryce Harper, Nationals, 2 vs. Phillies
May 4: Bryce Harper, Nationals, 2 vs. Phillies  Geoff Burke, USA TODAY Sports
May 3: Francisco Lindor, Indians, 2 vs. Blue Jays
May 3: Francisco Lindor, Indians, 2 vs. Blue Jays  David Richard, USA TODAY Sports
May 2: Mookie Betts, Red Sox, 3 vs. Royals
May 2: Mookie Betts, Red Sox, 3 vs. Royals  Greg M. Cooper, USA TODAY Sports
May 2: Edwin Encarnacion, Indians, 3 vs. Rangers
May 2: Edwin Encarnacion, Indians, 3 vs. Rangers  David Richard, USA TODAY Sports
May 2: Nolan Arenado, Rockies, 2 at Cubs
May 2: Nolan Arenado, Rockies, 2 at Cubs  Kamil Krzaczynski, USA TODAY Sports
May 2: Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees, 2 at Astros
May 2: Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees, 2 at Astros  Erik Williams, USA TODAY Sports
May 1: Matt Adams, Nationals, 2 vs. Pirates.
May 1: Matt Adams, Nationals, 2 vs. Pirates.  Brad Mills, USA TODAY Sports
May 1, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Toronto Blue Jays
May 1, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Kendrys Morales (8) hits a home run in the fifth inning against Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports  Brad Rempel, USA TODAY Sports
April 30: A.J. Pollock, Diamondbacks, 3 vs. Dodgers
April 30: A.J. Pollock, Diamondbacks, 3 vs. Dodgers  Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports
April 29: Cheslor Cuthbert, Royals, 2 vs. White Sox.
April 29: Cheslor Cuthbert, Royals, 2 vs. White Sox.  Peter G. Aiken, USA TODAY Sports
April 29: Ryon Healy, Mariners, 2 vs. Indians.
April 29: Ryon Healy, Mariners, 2 vs. Indians.  David Richard, USA TODAY Sports
April 28: Kevin Pillar, Blue Jays, 2 vs. Rangers
April 28: Kevin Pillar, Blue Jays, 2 vs. Rangers  Nick Turchiaro, USA TODAY Sports
April 28: David Peralta, Diamondbacks, 2 at Nationals
April 28: David Peralta, Diamondbacks, 2 at Nationals  Brad Mills, USA TODAY Sports
April 27: Matt Davidson, right, White Sox, 2 at Royals
April 27: Matt Davidson, right, White Sox, 2 at Royals  Peter G. Aiken, USA TODAY Sports
April 27: Jose Peraza, Reds, 2 at Twins
April 27: Jose Peraza, Reds, 2 at Twins  Jesse Johnson, USA TODAY Sports
April 27: Odubel Herrera, right, Phillies, 2 vs. Braves
April 27: Odubel Herrera, right, Phillies, 2 vs. Braves  Bill Streicher, USA TODAY Sports
April 27: Pedro Alvarez, right, Orioles, 2 vs. Tigers
April 27: Pedro Alvarez, right, Orioles, 2 vs. Tigers  Tommy Gilligan, USA TODAY Sports
April 26: Matt Davidson, White Sox, 2 at Royals
April 26: Matt Davidson, White Sox, 2 at Royals  Peter G. Aiken, USA TODAY Sports
April 25: J.T. Realmuto, Marlins, 2 vs. Dodgers.
April 25: J.T. Realmuto, Marlins, 2 vs. Dodgers.  Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports
April 25: Mookie Betts, right, Red Sox, 2 at Blue Jays
April 25: Mookie Betts, right, Red Sox, 2 at Blue Jays  Dan Hamilton, USA TODAY Sports
April 24: Andrelton Simmons, Angels, 2 at Astros
April 24: Andrelton Simmons, Angels, 2 at Astros  Troy Taormina, USA TODAY Sports
April 24: Scooter Gennett, Reds, 2 vs. Braves
April 24: Scooter Gennett, Reds, 2 vs. Braves  David Kohl, USA TODAY Sports
April 24: Freddie Freeman, Braves, 2 at Reds
April 24: Freddie Freeman, Braves, 2 at Reds  David Kohl, USA TODAY Sports
Apr 24, 2018; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees catcher
April 24: Gary Sanchez, Yankees, 2 vs. Twins  Noah K. Murray, USA TODAY Sports
April 24: Kyle Schwarber, Cubs, 2 at Indians
April 24: Kyle Schwarber, Cubs, 2 at Indians  Ken Blaze, USA TODAY Sports
April 23: Jose Abreu, White Sox, 2 vs. Mariners.
April 23: Jose Abreu, White Sox, 2 vs. Mariners.  David Banks, USA TODAY Sports
April 22: Jose Ramirez, Indians, 2 at Orioles
April 22: Jose Ramirez, Indians, 2 at Orioles  Evan Habeeb, USA TODAY Sports
April 22: Manny Machado, Orioles, 2 vs. Indians
April 22: Manny Machado, Orioles, 2 vs. Indians  Evan Habeeb, USA TODAY Sports
April 21: Josh Reddick, middle, Astros, 2 at White
April 21: Josh Reddick, middle, Astros, 2 at White Sox  Kamil Krzaczynski, USA TODAY Sports
April 21: C.J. Cron, Rays, 2 vs. Twins
April 21: C.J. Cron, right, Rays, 2 vs. Twins  Douglas DeFelice, USA TODAY Sports
April 20: Carlos Correa, Astros, 2 at White Sox
April 20: Carlos Correa, Astros, 2 at White Sox  Mike Dinovo, USA TODAY Sports
April 19: Lewis Brinson, Marlins, 2 at Brewers
April 19: Lewis Brinson, Marlins, 2 at Brewers  Benny Sieu, USA TODAY Sports
April 19: Manny Machado, Orioles, 2 at Tigers
April 19: Manny Machado, Orioles, 2 at Tigers  Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY Sports
April 18: Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals, 2 at Mets
April 18: Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals, 2 at Mets  Brad Penner, USA TODAY Sports
April 17: Mookie Betts, Red Sox, 2 homers at Angels
April 17: Mookie Betts, Red Sox, 3 at Angels  Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports
April 16: Didi Gregorius, 2 vs. Marlins
April 16: Didi Gregorius, 2 vs. Marlins  Brad Penner, USA TODAY Sports
A.J. Pollock, Diamondbacks, 2 vs. Dodgers.
April 14: A.J. Pollock, Diamondbacks, 2 vs. Dodgers.  Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports
Greg Garcia, Cardinals, 2 vs. Reds.
April 14: Greg Garcia, Cardinals, 2 vs. Reds.  David Kohl, USA TODAY Sports
April 13: George Springer, Astros, 2 vs. Rangers
April 13: George Springer, Astros, 2 vs. Rangers  Erik Williams, USA TODAY Sports
April 13: Todd Frazier, Mets, 2 vs. Brewers
April 13: Todd Frazier, Mets, 2 vs. Brewers  Noah K. Murray, USA TODAY Sports
April 13: Aaron Hicks, Yankees, 2 at Tigers
April 13: Aaron Hicks, Yankees, 2 at Tigers  Raj Mehta, USA TODAY Sports
April 12: DJ LeMahieu, Rockies, 2 homers at Nationals
April 12: DJ LeMahieu, Rockies, 2 homers at Nationals  Brad Mills, USA TODAY Sports
April 12: Gregory Polanco (25) celebrates his home
April 12: Gregory Polanco, Pirates, 2 homers at Cubs  Jim Young, USA TODAY Sports
April 11: Javy Baez, Cubs, 2 homers vs. Pirates
April 11: Javy Baez, Cubs, 2 homers vs. Pirates  Jim Young, USA TODAY Sports
April 11: Gary Sánchez, Yankees, 2 homers vs. Red Sox
April 11: Gary Sánchez, Yankees, 2 homers vs. Red Sox  Winslow Townson, USA TODAY Sports
April 11: Max Kepler, Twins, 2 homers vs. Astros
April 11: Max Kepler, Twins, 2 homers vs. Astros  Jeffrey Becker, USA TODAY Sports
April 11: Kurt Suzuki, Braves, 2 homers vs. Nationals
April 11: Kurt Suzuki, Braves, 2 homers vs. Nationals  Geoff Burke, USA TODAY Sports
April 10: Asdrubal Cabrera, Mets, 2 homers at Marlins
April 10: Asdrubal Cabrera, Mets, 2 homers at Marlins  Wilfredo Lee, AP
April 10: Javier Baez, Cubs, 2 homers vs. Pirates
April 10: Javier Baez, Cubs, 2 homers vs. Pirates  Dennis Wierzbicki, USA TODAY Sports
April 10: Justin Bour, Marlins, 2 homers vs. Mets
April 10: Justin Bour, Marlins, 2 homers vs. Mets  Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2018; Bronx, NY, USA; Baltimore Orioles third
April 6: Manny Machado, Orioles, 2 homers at Yankees  Andy Marlin, USA TODAY Sports
April 3: Christian Villanueva, Padres, 3 vs. Rockies
April 3: Christian Villanueva, Padres, 3 homers vs. Rockies  Orlando Ramirez, USA TODAY Sports
April 3: Josh Reddick, Astros, 2 vs. Orioles
April 3: Josh Reddick, Astros, 2 homers vs. Orioles  Thomas B. Shea, USA TODAY Sports
April 3: Didi Gregorius, Yankees, 2 homers vs. Rays
April 3: Didi Gregorius, Yankees, 2 homers vs. Rays  Gregory Fisher, USA TODAY Sports
April 2: Welington Castillo, White Sox, 2 homers at
April 2: Welington Castillo, White Sox, 2 homers at Blue Jays  Nick Turchiaro, USA TODAY Sports
April 1: Bryce Harper, Nationals, 2 homers at Reds
April 1: Bryce Harper, Nationals, 2 homers at Reds  David Kohl, USA TODAY Sports
April 1: Justin Smoak, Blue Jays, 2 homers vs. Yankees
April 1: Justin Smoak, Blue Jays, 2 homers vs. Yankees  Dan Hamilton, USA TODAY Sports
April 1: Edwin Encarnacion, Indians, 2 homers at Mariners
April 1: Edwin Encarnacion, Indians, 2 homers at Mariners  Joe Nicholson, USA TODAY Sports
April 1: Paul DeJong, Cardinals, 2 homers at Mets
April 1: Paul DeJong, Cardinals, 2 homers at Mets  Wendell Cruz, USA TODAY Sports
April 1: Brian Dozier, Twins, 2 homers at Orioles
April 1: Brian Dozier, Twins, 2 homers at Orioles  Mitch Stringer, USA TODAY Sports
March 31: Charlie Blackmon, Rockies, 2 homers at Diamondbacks
March 31: Charlie Blackmon, Rockies, 2 homers at Diamondbacks  Joe Camporeale, USA TODAY Sports
March 31: Tyler Austin, Yankees, 2 homers at Blue Jays
March 31: Tyler Austin, Yankees, 2 homers at Blue Jays  Gerry Angus, USA TODAY Sports
March 29: Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees, 2 homers at Blue
March 29: Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees, 2 homers at Blue Jays  Nick Turchiaro, USA TODAY Sports
March 29: Tim Anderson, White Sox, 2 home runs at Royals
March 29: Tim Anderson, White Sox, 2 home runs at Royals  Jay Biggerstaff, USA TODAY Sports
March 29: Matt Davidson, White Sox, 3 homers at Royals
March 29: Matt Davidson, White Sox, 3 homers at Royals  Jay Biggerstaff, USA TODAY Sports

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