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‘It’s the Stuff You Dream About. It’s Not Even Real.’

Aaron Judge went seven games without a home run, and admitted the chase wore on him. But with one swing of the bat, he matched Roger Maris — and now he’s ready for more.

Aaron Judge shared a moment with Manager Aaron Boone after circling the bases for his 61st home run of the season.Credit...Chris Donovan for The New York Times

TORONTO — Aaron Judge would not acknowledge it at the time, but the wait was getting to him. He had hit his 60th home run over a week ago to tie Babe Ruth’s best season, and needed only one more to match the American League record, set by Roger Maris in 1961.