More than 3 million people watched the New York Yankees game against the Boston Red Sox on Fox, which was the highest rating for an MLB game this year.
The Yankees TV ratings went up this week as fans watch to see if Judge breaks the home run record.
The previous record for the MLB's "Field of Dreams" game was set this season when the Cubs and Reds played on a cornfield.
Their game on Wednesday night on local channel Yankee Entertainment and Sports Network (YES) drew in an average of 600,000 total viewers in the New York area, with a peak of 756,000 between 9:30 and 9:45 pm, making it the most watched non game.
105,000 unique viewers watched the game on the YES app, making it the most watched program in the New York area.
Judge will tie Roger Maris' long-standing American League single-season record of 61 home runs, but it falls short of Barry Bond's all-time record of 73.
A total of $8,887. That is how much a seat on the third base side of Yankee Stadium will cost on Sunday when the Yankees play the Red Sox. The most expensive item on Ticket Master is $7,887.
There is a chance of winning the baseball lottery if Judge hits a home run. The ball could be worth as much as $20 million. The fan who caught Judge's 60th home run ball gave it back to the team in exchange for a signed bat, baseballs and a photo with Judge.
The American League record was set by Maris. Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire have all done it. McGwire is the only one who has admitted using performance enhancing drugs. Bonds admitted to applying "creams" and "clear" substances, but claimed he wasn't aware they were steroids.
Fans hope to see Judge set a home run record.
Words fail to describe the accomplishments of a Yankees player.
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