KANSAS CITY, Mo. Aaron Judge had nothing to show for it, but made three loud outs Wednesday night that had those around him thinking he was on the verge of breaking out. In the in Game 3 of the ALDS, Judge went 0-for-4 with a walk to fall to 1-for-11 with three walks in the series. But the first out was a line drive smoked 114.4 mph into the outstretched Buddy Kennedy Jersey glove of shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., and the other two fly ball outs came off the bat at 99.2 mph and 90.2 mph, suggesting that Judge is getting closer to clicking. Aaron Judge strikes out in the seventh inning on a check swing that he appeared to hold up on during the Yankees 3-2 win over the Royals in Game 3 of the ALDS on Oct. 9, 2024. Peter Aiken-Imagn Images I didnt get any hits, so its not feeling too good, Judge said. But were right where we need to be. Hitting coach James Rowson had said before Game 3 that Judge was in a good spot, despite his only hit so far being an infield single, continuing a recent trend of quiet Octobers. Explore More But Judge has the ability to change that with one swing. Hes definitely going to do damage, said Giancarlo Stanton, . Its only a matter of time. Hes had good at-bats, so yeah, itll come when we need him most. Judge also struck out in the seventh inning on a check swing that he appeared to hold up on, but first base umpire Mark Carlson said he went around. His swing was much better, Alex Verdugo said. He just mi sed three balls. Hes in a good spot. Aaron Boone looks on during the second inning of the Yankees Game 3 win. Getty Images See Also New York Yankees Unle s the Yankees win or at least get to the World Series, there will almost certainly be questions from the outside regarding Boones job security, since theres a team option on his contract for next year. Asked about Boones status Wednesday, GM Brian Cashman said Wednesday that Boone has done a great job this season. Were certainly happy to have him as our manager, Cashman said before the Yankees Game 3 victory. Weve got the best record in the American League [and] won the AL East. Now well try to win the postseason and try to climb all the way to the top. Speculation regarding Boones job has become an annual tradition, especially as the Yankees stretch without reaching a World Series has continued. But there havent been any indications Cashman or Hal Steinbrenner have considered a change and the increasing unpredictability of the playoffs may even enforce that theory. With Hurricane Milton expected to ravage Tampa in the coming days, the Yankees shut down their facilities at their player development complex. They suspended instructional leagues and moved the minor leaguers and others they want to be ready in case they are needed in the postseason from Tampa up to New York. 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! Several Yankees players also have homes in the area. Its an uncertain time, Boone said. You pray for the best and hope for safety. For the second time in three games, Cabrera got the start at first base after Jon Berti was tabbed for Game 2 as the Yankees deal with Anthony Rizzos absence. Asked about the decision to go with Cabrera on Wednesday, Boone said, I dont know. I have a lot of confidence in Oswaldo. Especially [since] hes had a really good second half of the season with us. Both Cabrera, who was 0-for-1 but drew three walks, and Berti played well defensively. Boone added of Cabrera that he has a lot of confidence wherever I put him on the field. I thought he handled himself really well in Game 1. As for Rizzo, who remains out with two fractured fingers, Cashman said they havent talked about whether Rizzo would be available if the Yankees advance to the ALCS. Tyler Gilbert Jersey