Brazil’s 17-year-old Joseph Contreras got three-time MVP Aaron Judge to ground into a double play with the bases loaded in the second inning of Friday’s World Baseball Classic opener, one of the more unlikely moments you’ll ever see on a diamond.
Contreras, a high school senior ranked by MLB.com as the No. 47 draft prospect this year, is the son of pitcher Jose Contreras, who played 11 Major League Baseball seasons.
Judge, who has won back-to-back American League MVP awards, is Team USA’s captain in this World Baseball Classic and had homered in the first inning of the game.
Contreras came back out to pitch the third inning but struggled with his control, throwing two wild pitches – including one that scored a run. Contreras’ ultimately gave up two hits and earned run with three walks in 1.1 innings.
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United States right fielder Aaron Judge (99) reacts after hitting a home run during the first inning against Brazil at Daikin Park.
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All the electric moments from USA-Brazil World Baseball Classic game
United States right fielder Aaron Judge (99) reacts after hitting a home run during the first inning against Brazil at Daikin Park.
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All the electric moments from USA-Brazil World Baseball Classic game
United States right fielder Aaron Judge (99) hits a home run during the first inning against Brazil at Daikin Park.
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United States center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) during batting practice before the game against Brazil at Daikin Park.
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Brazil first baseman Dante Bichette Jr. talks on the field before the game against the United States at Daikin Park.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Joseph Contreras, high school pitcher, gets Aaron Judge out in WBC
