U.S. captain Aaron Judge crushes 453-homer in preparation for World Baseball Classic

The U.S. captain crushed a 453-foot solo homer in the first inning of the team's exhibition game against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, drawing a roar from the crowd and then “U-S-A!” chants in a packed stadium at Salt River Fields in Arizona. Judge's no-doubter to left field was off lefty Kyle Freeland, leaving his bat at 115.9 mph. The three-time MVP is trying to lead the Americans to their first WBC title since 2017. It's the second of two exhibition games for the U.S. team, which wi...

By DAVID BRANDT