Trending Now - Angels' Ramirez Shines With Two Homers as Brazil Faces USA

WHO:

Lucas Ramirez, 20 years old, playing for Brazil in the World Baseball Classic (WBC)

Manny Ramirez, 12-time All-Star and father of Lucas Ramirez

Aaron Judge, player for the United States

Brice Turang, player for the United States

Joseph Contreras, 17-year-old pitcher for Brazil, son of José Contreras

Tiago Da Silva, 40-year-old player for Brazil

Logan Webb, pitcher for the United States

Gabe Speier, pitcher for the United States

Michael Wacha, pitcher for the United States

WHAT:

Lucas Ramirez hit two home runs during the WBC opener against the United States on March 6, 2026.

Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer for the United States.

The United States won the game 15-5 against Brazil.

Lucas Ramirez became the youngest player in WBC history with a multihomer game at 20 years and 49 days old.

Brazil is participating in the WBC for the second time, having previously played in 2013.

Brazil's record in the WBC is now 0-4 after losing to Japan, Cuba, and China in 2013.

WHERE:

The game took place at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas.

WHEN:

The game occurred on March 6, 2026.

Lucas Ramirez was a 17th-round pick of the Los Angeles Angels in the 2024 amateur draft.

Lucas Ramirez played for Brazil in the 2026 WBC qualifiers, going 5-for-13.

WHY:

Lucas Ramirez plays for Brazil because his mother, Juliana Ramirez, was born and raised in Sao Paulo.

Manny Ramirez expressed pride in his son's performance, stating, "I was looking forward for him to do something special."

HOW:

Lucas Ramirez hit a leadoff homer off Logan Webb's second pitch, a 104.1 mph, 392-foot blast.

His second homer was a solo shot off Gabe Speier, hit at a 106.3 mph with a 50-degree launch angle.

The United States pitching staff retired 15 straight batters after Lucas Ramirez's first homer.

The U.S. team walked 17 times and forced Brazil to throw 221 pitches during the game.

In an exciting World Baseball Classic opener on March 6, 2026, Lucas Ramirez, the 20-year-old son of 12-time All-Star Manny Ramirez, made history by becoming the youngest player to hit two home runs in a single WBC game, despite Brazil's loss to the United States, which ended with a score of 15 to 5. Aaron Judge also contributed to the U.S. victory with a two-run homer, while Brazil's record in the tournament now stands at 0-4 since their debut in 2013. The game took place at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, where Lucas's impressive performance included a leadoff homer off Logan Webb and a second shot off Gabe Speier, showcasing his talent on an international stage.