MVPs go bonkers in Bronx; Bucs' bats break out

About this episode

Mike Trout and Aaron Judge showcase their MVP talents with a remarkable home run display, while the Pirates impress with a high-scoring game.

Mike Trout and Aaron Judge put on a HR show worthy of their MVP status, each blasting two in a game of the year contender. Plus, don't look now, but the upstart Pirates, who put up 16 runs to back Paul Skenes, are tied for MLB's second-best record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics covered

• MVP performance
• home runs
• Pittsburgh Pirates
• MLB standings
• baseball highlights

Keywords

• Mike Trout
• Aaron Judge
• home runs
• Pittsburgh Pirates
• MLB standings
• Paul Skenes
• baseball

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Organizations: Pirates, MLB

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