Aaron Judge breaks scoreboard after torching ball in World Baseball Classic

The Yankees slugger's RBI single resulted in a damaged left-field scoreboard at Daikin Park in Houston.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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During the sixth inning of Team USA's 9-1 blowout win over Great Britain in the World Baseball Classic, Yankees star Aaron Judge hit a laser that directly hit and broke the left-field scoreboard at Daikin Park in Houston. The ball, which resulted in an RBI single for Judge, was clocked at 109.5 mph off the bat.

Why it matters

Judge's scoreboard-breaking hit was part of a three-run sixth inning that broke the game open for Team USA, which was held scoreless for the first four innings before rolling to victory. The incident highlights Judge's power and the intensity of the World Baseball Classic, a tournament that features the best players from around the globe representing their home countries.

The details

After Great Britain jumped out to an early lead, Team USA broke through in the sixth inning, with Judge's scoreboard-shattering RBI single sparking a three-run rally. The U.S. went on to win 9-1, improving to 2-0 in pool play. Manager Mark DeRosa assembled a star-studded Team USA roster, including recruiting Judge through former Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte.

  • The incident occurred during the sixth inning of the March 7, 2026 game.
  • Team USA's next game is against Mexico on March 11, 2026.

The players

Aaron Judge

A three-time American League MVP and seven-time MLB All-Star who plays for the New York Yankees.

Mark DeRosa

The manager of the 2026 U.S. World Baseball Classic team, who assembled a star-studded roster including recruiting Judge.

Andy Pettitte

A former Yankees pitcher who is the current pitching coach for the U.S. World Baseball Classic team and helped recruit Judge to play for the squad.

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What they’re saying

“I just said, 'Hey Aaron, I'm not going to bug you throughout the year. … I talked to Andy Pettitte, I'd love for you to be obviously the captain of Team USA and kind of start with you and filter everything around you as the pillar of this thing.'”

— Mark DeRosa, Manager, U.S. World Baseball Classic team (The Show with Joel Sherman & Jon Heyman)

What’s next

Team USA will face Mexico in their next World Baseball Classic game on March 11, 2026.

The takeaway

Aaron Judge's scoreboard-shattering hit for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic showcases his immense power and the intensity of the international tournament, as the U.S. looks to avenge its 2023 finals loss and claim the championship.