The Red Sox mi sed. Aaron Judge did not. Hours before Sundays game, Boston manager Alex Cora suggested his team had thrown at Judge a day prior with a fastball that went behind the sluggers legs. During the ensuing game, Judge blistered a 445-foot tank to center field that might have sent a me sage but definitely helped the Yankees win a game. Judges 53rd homer of the season came with style bouncing it off the batters eye in the third inning for a two-run shot that would be a David Ortiz Jersey stunning connection for just about any other hitter and perhaps added motivation, even if Judge denied it. Aaron Judge hit his 53rd homer of the season on Sept. 15. Robert Sabo for the NY Post Aaron Judge reacts after homering during the Yankees win on Sept. 15. Robert Sabo for the NY Post According to the Yankees captain, who only dropped his bat a few steps before reaching first base, no extra inspiration was needed. Were playing the Red Sox, Judge said after the . This is a big rival, big games, big moments. The big moments Saturday went poorly for the Yankees. Explore More Gerrit Cole to Rafael Devers in the fourth inning that led to an implosion and later an explosion from the Red Sox manager. Cora because he believed Coles 0-1 cutter that drilled Devers in the first inning had intent. The intentional walk that followed made it loud and clear, Cora said: Cole did not want to face Devers. Before Sundays game, Cora said he believed the feud between the teams to be finished. No fireworks ensued, po sibly because a dud was launched Saturday. Aaron Judge rounds the bases after homering during the Yankees win on Sept. 15. Robert Sabo for the NY Post The matter was closed [Saturday] around the sixth inning, Cora said. We had our chance. Didnt happen. In Saturdays sixth inning, the first pitch Brayan Bello threw was a 97-mph sinker that Judge maneuvered around. Judge later lined out to center field in the at-bat. Cora said he spoke with Judge after the game and the conversation was profe sional. Judge called it a good convo, while declining to reveal much else. You play this game for a while, things like that happen, Judge said. I think theyre just protecting their players. Somethings gotta happen. Thats the way this game gets policed. I think the biggest thing is just dont mi s when you do it. Pitchers and managers often publicly deny intent, even when intent is obvious. Rarely does a manager do what Cora did in suggesting his pitcher took a chance at Judge. Thats not allowed. Thats for somebody else to deal with, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. Were finished playing with them for now. So were on to Seattle. Go beyond the box score with the Bombers Sign up for Inside the Yankees by Greg Joyce, exclusively on Sports+. Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! But not before reflecting on Judges well-timed bit of retaliation. Kutter Crawford mi sed with an 0-1 fastball that Judge rocketed 121.1 mph off his bat, ricocheting from the batters eye to the netting above Monument Park. That ball was cleaned out, Boone said. Judge has blasted at least 53 homers through his clubs first 150 games for a second time. The only other Yankees to do so at least once: Babe Ruth in 1921 and 1927 and Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle both in 1961. Hes different, Tommy Kahnle said. Harmon Killibrew Jersey