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Source: Fox News
Summary
Aaron Judge hit a two-run home run in the first inning and Team USA defeated Brazil 11-5 in their World Baseball Classic opener. Brice Turang had three hits and four RBI. Lucas Ramirez homered twice for Brazil, and Byron Buxton was hit by a pitch to score a run. Brazil is in the WBC for the second time and fell to 0-4 all-time in the tournament.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
Aaron Judge, the Team USA captain, hit a two-run homer in the first, and that was all she wrote. Brazil had some moments, like Lucas Ramirez’s two homers, but it was too little, too late.
Byron Buxton getting hit by a pitch was a nice bonus for Team USA, and Brice Turang’s three hits and four RBI sealed the deal.
This one felt recognizable early, as Judge’s homer set the tone for the rest of the game.
Original observation: As soon as Judge stepped up to the plate, it was clear the game was over.
Author: Evan Null
