Having won six of their last eight games, the Yankees are close within striking distance of first-place Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East. That surge led to voices from all sides weighing in on how the Yankees can keep their rhythm alive. While most of it centers around their bullpen, there’s another glaring weakness that requires Aaron Boone’s immediate attention, as pointed out by a longtime Yankees legend.

Legendary Yankees pitcher Ron Guidry happens to know a thing or two about October pressure. Just like much of the Yankees’ extended family, he has his eyes glued to the team’s moves toward the finish line.

The former ace shared his concern over the Yankees’ October run while speaking with NJ.com’s Bob Klapisch. Apparently, Guidry pointed out whether the Yankees’ offense can generate runs without relying on the long ball.

“That’s when you have to learn how to capitalize on a leadoff double or a walk and a steal, because one or two runs is all you’re going to get. When (the Yankees) hit home runs, they’re tough, no question. I’ve seen them score 10 runs in a game lots of times. But I’ve also seen them not score the next night.” The Yankees haven’t been that much into the small ball approach. “That’s when you have to manufacture runs. And let’s face it, they’re not the best team at doing that,” he added. The Yankees happen to be the league’s most productive team in terms of scoring perspective. They rank No. 1 with 801. Their success in that area has a lot to do with their power hitting—no denying that.

They’ve hit the most (250) home runs, but as per Guidry, it’s uncertain whether this approach will be sustainable in playoffs. Meanwhile, the powerhouse of the Yankees’ offense is super close to setting another MLB record.

Aaron Judge close to making a wild MLB history

The top MVP candidate is busy making his mark as one of the best right-handed hitters in the league’s history. As we’re just a few games away from closing the regular season, Judge is just two home runs away from hitting 50 this season. It will make his fourth season touching that milestone.

He’s notched 48 already, and reaching 50 home runs would subsequently push him past 100 RBIs. While he’s so close to securing another elite offensive season, it’s likely that Judge will finish behind Cal Raleigh in total home runs in the division.

Well, regardless of this, he’s anyway in rare company with the combination of his. 328 batting average, 48 home runs, 104 RBIs. Until now there’s only one player in MLB history who has led the league in batting average, hit a minimum of 50 home runs, and recorded at least 100 RBIs without securing the Triple Crown. It’s none other than Hall of Famer Jimmie Foxx in 1938.

Foxx, just like Judge, had also fallen short in the home run category that year. So, even though Judge will be missing out on the Triple Crown, he has still put up an impressive offense throughout this year.

Moving forward, the MVP race between Judge and Cal Raleigh promises to be a tough one. Speaking for Judge, his hitting has truly been phenomenal, and only if he hadn’t missed out on the second half of the season, we could have witnessed him securing the Triple Crown as well.