Team USA baseball dominates Brazil, wins 2026 World Baseball Classic opener The United States national baseball team secured a commanding victory in its 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool B opener, defeating Brazil 15-5 on March 6, 2026, at Daikin Park in Houston. The game, which marked Team USA’s return to the tournament after winning silver in 2023, saw the Americans cruise to a decisive win despite a late rally by Brazil. Aaron Judge of the United States hit a two-run home run in the first inning, giving Team USA an early lead. The Americans maintained control throughout the game, with Brice Turang delivering a standout performance. Turang went 3-for-6 with four RBIs and two doubles, while Roman Anthony contributed two RBIs in a balanced offensive display. Judge, though limited to a single home run, scored three runs and remained a key presence at the plate. Brazil’s Lucas Ramirez, the son of former MLB star Manny Ramirez, hit two home runs, briefly narrowing the gap as the game progressed. However, Team USA’s pitching staff held firm, with starter Logan Webb earning the win. Webb struck out six batters in four innings, allowing just one run. Brazil’s Bo Takahashi took the loss after surrendering five runs over six innings. The game’s momentum shifted dramatically in the ninth inning, when Team USA erupted for seven runs to seal the victory. After Brazil cut the deficit to 8-5 with three runs in the seventh and another in the eighth, the Americans responded with a barrage of offensive production. A balk and a run-scoring ground out by Turang extended the lead to 13-5, followed by a walk by Pete Crow-Armstrong and an RBI single by Roman Anthony to make it 12-5. Cal Raleigh’s bases-loaded walk in the ninth inning pushed the score to 11-5, before the final runs sealed the 15-5 result.#team_usa #brasil #brice_turang #daikin_park #aaron_judge
Judge, U.S. Start World Baseball Classic with Rout of Brazil The United States dominated Brazil in its opening game of the World Baseball Classic, posting a 15-5 victory at Daikin Park in Houston. Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer and Brice Turang drove in four runs with three hits to lead the American squad. The game, played on Friday night, marked the U.S. team’s debut in the tournament. Judge, the first player to commit to the U.S. team in April 2025, launched his home run in the first inning with one out and one runner on base against pitcher Bo Takahashi. Brazil’s Lucas Ramirez, whose father is 12-time All-Star Manny Ramirez, hit two home runs to keep the game competitive. Ramirez cut the U.S. lead to 2-1 with a leadoff homer in the first and later narrowed the gap to 8-5 with a solo shot in the eighth inning. At 20 years and 49 days old, Ramirez became the youngest player in WBC history to hit multiple home runs in a single game. The U.S. extended its lead in the third inning when Byron Buxton was hit by a pitch, pushing the score to 4-1. Turang then cleared the bases with a double to left field, making it 7-1. Brazil’s 17-year-old high school senior Joseph Contreras, the youngest player in the tournament, forced a bases-loaded double play against Judge to end the second inning. Despite Brazil’s efforts, the U.S. maintained control, with Lucas Rojo hitting an RBI single in the seventh and Victor Mascai’s two-run homer off Michael Wacha cutting the deficit to 7-4. Bryce Harper added an RBI single in the ninth inning, allowing the Americans to score seven more runs. The U.S. team walked 17 batters and forced Brazil to throw 221 pitches throughout the game. Brazil, making its second appearance in the WBC since 2013, fell to 0-4 in the tournament after losing to Japan, Cuba, and China in 2013.#judge #world_baseball_classic #brice_turang #daikin_park #bo_takahashi
Brice Turang Selected for Team USA in 2026 World Baseball Classic Brice Turang, the Brewers’ second baseman, is living out his dream after being selected to represent the United States in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The 26-year-old, known for his versatility and skill, expressed overwhelming excitement upon learning of his inclusion in the roster. “When I got the call, I was so excited,” Turang said, reflecting on the moment he received the news. Though officially named to the team in early December, much of his communication with teammates has occurred through a group chat, where he admitted the reality of the opportunity still feels surreal. “Honestly, it still doesn’t totally feel real,” he said. “I know I’m going, but I think it’ll really hit me when I get there. It’s really cool. I’m super excited for it.” Turang’s journey to the international stage began with a deep appreciation for the World Baseball Classic, which he first encountered during the 2017 tournament. The U.S. victory over Puerto Rico in the championship game at Dodger Stadium, drawing 51,565 fans, marked a turning point for him. “That’s about when I started paying attention,” he recalled. “I’ve always heard of the tournament and kind of knew it’s around, but I never knew what it was until I started getting older. It’s really cool. It’s very competitive, for sure.” Born into a baseball family, Turang’s path to stardom was shaped by his parents’ legacies. His father, Brian Turang, played for the Mariners in the 1990s, while his mother, Carrie, competed in the Women’s College World Series. Turang himself began making waves at a young age, winning a silver medal with Team USA at 15 in the World Cup and a gold medal at 17.#world_baseball_classic #team_usa #brice_turang #milwaukee_brewers #pat_murphy
Brice Turang living dream with Team USA selection Brice Turang, the Brewers’ second baseman, is living out his dream after being selected to represent the United States in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The announcement came in early December, and while Turang has been communicating with his teammates through a group chat, the moment he received the call remains etched in his memory. “When I got the call, I was so excited,” he said, reflecting on the moment he learned of his selection. Turang admitted the reality of the situation hasn’t fully sunk in yet, but he’s eager for the experience. “Honestly, it still doesn’t totally feel real,” he said. “I know I’m going, but I think it’ll really hit me when I get there. It’s really cool. I’m super excited for it.” Turang’s journey to this moment began with a deep appreciation for the World Baseball Classic, which he first developed during the 2017 tournament. The U.S. victory over Puerto Rico in the championship game, which drew 51,565 fans to Dodger Stadium, marked a turning point for him. “That’s about when I started paying attention,” he recalled. “I’ve always heard of the tournament and kind of knew it’s around, but I never knew what it was until I started getting older. It’s really cool. It’s very competitive, for sure.” Born into a baseball family, Turang has always been surrounded by the sport. His father, Brian Turang, played for the Mariners in the 1990s, while his mother, Carrie, competed in the Women’s College World Series during her college softball career. Turang himself showed early promise, winning a silver medal with Team USA at age 15 in the World Cup and a gold medal at 17. Drafted by the Brewers out of high school, he made his Major League debut at 23 and quickly established himself as a key player, securing the starting second-base position.#world_baseball_classic #team_usa #brice_turang #brian_turang #carrie_turang
