Blue Jays fan's gift of Aaron Judge home run ball brings young Yankees fan to tears

It was an unforgettable game for a young Yankees fan Tuesday night as a heartwarming moment was caught on camera.

News 12 Staff

May 4, 2022, 9:34 AM

Updated 951 days ago

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It was an unforgettable game for a young Yankees fan Tuesday night as a heartwarming moment was caught on camera.
In the sixth inning, Aaron Judge hit a home run into the left field seats. A Toronto Blue Jays fan, Mike Lanzillotta, grabs the ball and promptly turns around and gives it to a young boy behind him.
That young Yankees fan, 9-year-old, Derek Rodriguez, was wearing a brand new T-shirt of his favorite player - you guessed it - Aaron Judge.
Rodriguez broke into tears of happiness thanking Lanzillotta for the gift.
The Yankees went on to win the game 9-1 for their 11th straight victory.