Jazz Chisholm Jr. said borrowing Aaron Judge's bat helped change his approach at the plate and played a key role in the New York Yankees' 6-1 win over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday at Yankee Stadium.

The turning point came in the eighth inning after Chisholm had already struck out in his first three at-bats.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Credits Heavier Bat

Looking for a reset, he went to Judge's bat bag and picked out the heavier model before stepping into the box.

The decision paid off quickly. Facing a first-pitch sinker from Red Sox reliever Joe La Sorsa, Chisholm stayed compact with his swing and drove the ball for a three-run home run that helped seal the Yankees' victory.

After the game, Chisholm explained why the change mattered. "When I pick up his bat, I know I can't swing as hard as I can," he said. "I feel like it just helps me to go out there and control the barrel and just try to touch the ball instead of trying to hit it so hard."

Chisholm added that he had been struggling earlier in the game, missing pitches he felt he should have handled.

According to the NYPost, switching bats, he said, helped him focus more on contact than power. "Sometimes you need a little bit more weight and a little bit less on your swing," he said.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Finds Success Using Aaron Judge's Bat

The bat itself is different from his usual equipment. Judge's bat measures about 35 inches and weighs roughly 33½ ounces, while Chisholm typically uses a lighter 34-inch, 31-ounce bat, MLB reported.

The extra weight forces a more controlled swing, something Chisholm believes helped him stay disciplined in a tough at-bat.

This is not the first time the strategy has worked. Chisholm has used Judge's bat in the past, including during his early games with the Yankees when he hit a home run. He also said he once used it last season before injuring his oblique on a powerful swing, which made him more cautious this time.

Chisholm has developed a habit of borrowing equipment from teammates during slumps or adjustments. He has also used bats from several Yankees players this season, saying each one changes how he approaches his swing.

Still, he avoids using bats from stronger hitters like Paul Goldschmidt and Giancarlo Stanton, saying those are too heavy for him to handle comfortably.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone reacted with a smile when asked about the unusual routine. "I like when he does that," Boone said.