Aaron Judge's World Series Night Turns from Hero to Zero in Matter of Minutes

Game 5 of the World Series has been quite a roller coaster for Aaron Judge. The star slugger busted out of a postseason slump with his first Series home run, connecting for a two-run shot in the first inning that gave his team an early lead.

The crowd went wild as Judge rounded the bases, waving his helmet in celebration as his teammates cheered him on in the dugout. It was a moment that had been a long time coming for Judge, who had been struggling at the plate throughout the postseason.

However, Judge's night took a drastic turn just a few innings later. With his team still clinging to a narrow lead, Judge made a costly error in the outfield that sparked a Dodgers rally. A routine fly ball sailed over his head, allowing the tying run to score and putting the Dodgers in position to take the lead.

The Dodgers wound up scoring several runs in the inning, taking a commanding lead and putting Judge's team on the ropes. Judge was visibly frustrated as he walked off the field, knowing that his error had cost his team dearly.

Despite the roller coaster night, Judge's teammates were quick to defend him after the game. 'Judge is a superstar player and superstars make mistakes,' said one teammate. 'We're not going to point fingers or place blame. We're a team and we win together or lose together.'

Judge's manager also came to his defense, saying 'Aaron Judge is one of the best players in the game and he's going to bounce back from this. He's a gamer and he'll be ready to go tomorrow.'

As for Judge, he took the high road after the game, saying 'I made a mistake and it cost my team. But I'm not going to dwell on it. I'm going to move on and focus on the next game.'