Dominican Republic center fielder Julio Rodriguez made a stunning catch to rob Aaron Judge of a home run in the fifth inning of the World Baseball Classic semifinal.
Judge, the New York Yankees’ three-time MVP and captain of Team USA, drove a pitch from Juan Mejia to center at loanDepot Park in Miami and Rodriguez timed his leap perfectly at the wall to make the play.
An All-Star three times in four MLB seasons with the Seattle Mariners, Rodriguez popped up to celebrate and immediately while Judge could only smile after being robbed of extra bases.
The winner of the USA-Dominican Republic game advances to Tuesday’s championship game against Venezuela or Italy.
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Best moments as Team USA takes on Dominican Republic in WBC semifinal
Dominican Republic designated hitter Junior Caminero celebrates with his teammates after hitting a home run in the second inning.
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Dominican Republic designated hitter Junior Caminero celebrates with his teammates after hitting a home run in the second inning.
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Dominican Republic pitcher Luis Severino reacts during the second inning.
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United States starting pitcher Paul Skenes delivers against the Dominican Republic.
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Best moments as Team USA takes on Dominican Republic in WBC semifinal
Dominican Republic starting pitcher Luis Severino delivers against the United States.
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Best moments as Team USA takes on Dominican Republic in WBC semifinal
United States manager Mark DeRosa and Dominican Republic manager Albert Pujols meet prior to the World Baseball Classic semifinal game at loanDepot Park in Miami.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Julio Rodriguez robs Aaron Judge with ridiculous catch at WBC
