Team USA vs Brazil in World Baseball Classic
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Judge hit a two-run homer and Brice Turang had three hits and four RBIs to lead the United States in its WBC opener.
HOUSTON – An All-Star lineup of Major League sluggers and a deep, sturdy pitching rotation gave Team USA sky-high expectations entering the World Baseball Classic. They delivered in their first game,
Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer and Brice Turang had three hits and four RBIs to lead the United States to a 15-5 win over Brazil in its World Baseball Classic opener.
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