Team USA beat Brazil 15-5 in their WBC opener, fueled by Aaron Judge’s homer and a dominant pitching performance.

Team USA defeated Brazil 15-5 in the World Baseball Classic opener, powered by Aaron Judge’s two-run homer in his WBC debut and a strong start from Logan Webb, who retired 12 of his final 13 batters. The U.S. scored seven runs in the ninth inning on walks, hits, and a balk, with Brice Turang going 3-for-6 and driving in three runs. The team drew 17 walks against nine Brazil pitchers. Brazil’s offense included an RBI single from Lucas Rojo and a two-run homer by Victor Mascai. Joseph Contreras, 17, son of former MLB pitcher Jose Contreras, held the U.S. to one run in 1 1/3 innings. Both teams play again Saturday, with the U.S. facing Great Britain and Brazil taking on Italy.