UK TimesUK Times
  • Home
  • News
  • TV & Showbiz
  • Money
  • Health
  • Science
  • Sports
  • Travel
  • More
    • Web Stories
    • Trending
    • Press Release
What's Hot
Iran-US war latest: Israel strikes major Tehran airport as US warns of ‘biggest bombing campaign’ yet – UK Times

Iran-US war latest: Israel strikes major Tehran airport as US warns of ‘biggest bombing campaign’ yet – UK Times

7 March 2026

A38 southbound between A61 near Alfreton and A610 | Southbound | Road Works

7 March 2026
Aussie F1 superstar’s mother reveals how he reacted to meeting Hollywood heartthrob Brad Pitt in the most Oscar Piastri way imaginable

Aussie F1 superstar’s mother reveals how he reacted to meeting Hollywood heartthrob Brad Pitt in the most Oscar Piastri way imaginable

7 March 2026
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
UK TimesUK Times
Subscribe
  • Home
  • News
  • TV & Showbiz
  • Money
  • Health
  • Science
  • Sports
  • Travel
  • More
    • Web Stories
    • Trending
    • Press Release
UK TimesUK Times
Home » Manny Ramirez’s son Lucas homers TWICE against Team USA as Brazil threatens major upset in WBC opener
TV & Showbiz

Manny Ramirez’s son Lucas homers TWICE against Team USA as Brazil threatens major upset in WBC opener

By uk-times.com7 March 2026No Comments3 Mins Read
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Telegram Pinterest Tumblr Reddit WhatsApp Email
Manny Ramirez’s son Lucas homers TWICE against Team USA as Brazil threatens major upset in WBC opener
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

Team Brazil put a scare into Team USA in the opening game of the World Baseball Classic on Friday thanks to a pair of home runs from a familiar name.

Lucas Ramirez, the 20-year-old son of legendary slugger Manny Ramirez, took San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb deep to lead off the bottom of the first inning in Houston. The 2-1 blast cut the Americans’ lead in half after Aaron Judge hit a two-run shot in the top of the inning.

The younger Ramirez followed that with an eighth-inning home run off Seattle southpaw Gabe Speier, which cut Team USA’s lead to 8-5.

‘I was looking forward for him to do something special,’ Manny Ramirez told The Associated Press. ‘So, he’s been working so hard all year round and I’m proud of him.’

Wearing his father’s No. 24, Lucas is playing for Brazil because his mother, Juliana, was born and raised in Sao Paulo. She was at the ballpark Friday night and beamed after her son’s first-inning blast to right field.

The younger Ramirez was a 17th-round pick of the Los Angeles Angels in the 2024 draft and he spent last season playing in class A, batting .266 with three homers, 30 RBIs and six stolen bases.

Lucas Ramirez, 20, hits the first of two home runs on Friday against Team USA in the WBC

Former Cleveland and Boston slugger Manny Ramirez watches his son in Houston on Friday

Former Cleveland and Boston slugger Manny Ramirez watches his son in Houston on Friday

Lucas Ramirez hit not one, but two home runs off of Major League pitchers on Friday

Lucas Ramirez hit not one, but two home runs off of Major League pitchers on Friday 

He also played for Brazil in the 2026 WBC qualifiers and went 5 for 13.

Manny Ramirez, a two-time World Series champion and the 2004 World Series MVP for the Boston Red Sox, would have been thrilled to see his son homer against any team, but it made it more special for him to do it against one of the top teams in the tournament.

‘Oh yeah, they’re No. 1,’ he said.

And he thinks the big hit will give his son a boost for the upcoming season.

‘It’s going to be more special for him because that’s going to give him – he’s going to be ready for the season,’ Ramirez said. ‘I hope he’s going to do good.

‘I’m proud of him,’ he said. ‘Thank God for this opportunity that he has.’

Lucas wasn’t the only son of a former MLB star to succeed for Team Brazil on Friday.

Joseph Contreras, the son of Cuban-born pitcher and former New York Yankees starter José Contreras, got Judge to ground into an inning-ending double play.

Like Lucas Ramirez, Joseph Contreras’ mother was also born in Brazil — a country that isn’t known for baseball.

Team USA is scheduled to host Great Britain on Saturday in Houston, where Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is expected to pitch for the Americans.

Great Britain’s roster does include Nassau, Bahamas native and Yankees slugger Jazz Chisholm.

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Telegram Email

Related News

Aussie F1 superstar’s mother reveals how he reacted to meeting Hollywood heartthrob Brad Pitt in the most Oscar Piastri way imaginable

Aussie F1 superstar’s mother reveals how he reacted to meeting Hollywood heartthrob Brad Pitt in the most Oscar Piastri way imaginable

7 March 2026
Inside the boys’ club: Oscar Piastri’s girlfriend Lily Zneimer on being a woman trying to break into Formula One

Inside the boys’ club: Oscar Piastri’s girlfriend Lily Zneimer on being a woman trying to break into Formula One

7 March 2026
Sam Kerr reveals the REAL reason why Matildas stars have snubbed fans after Asian Cup matches – and the moment on the pitch that still haunts her

Sam Kerr reveals the REAL reason why Matildas stars have snubbed fans after Asian Cup matches – and the moment on the pitch that still haunts her

7 March 2026
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18 Episode 10 recap

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18 Episode 10 recap

7 March 2026
Max Verstappen CRASHES out in shocking start to Melbourne Grand Prix qualifying

Max Verstappen CRASHES out in shocking start to Melbourne Grand Prix qualifying

7 March 2026
Wild brawl after Penrith Panthers and Brisbane Broncos match at Suncorp Stadium caught on camera

Wild brawl after Penrith Panthers and Brisbane Broncos match at Suncorp Stadium caught on camera

7 March 2026
Top News
Iran-US war latest: Israel strikes major Tehran airport as US warns of ‘biggest bombing campaign’ yet – UK Times

Iran-US war latest: Israel strikes major Tehran airport as US warns of ‘biggest bombing campaign’ yet – UK Times

7 March 2026

A38 southbound between A61 near Alfreton and A610 | Southbound | Road Works

7 March 2026
Aussie F1 superstar’s mother reveals how he reacted to meeting Hollywood heartthrob Brad Pitt in the most Oscar Piastri way imaginable

Aussie F1 superstar’s mother reveals how he reacted to meeting Hollywood heartthrob Brad Pitt in the most Oscar Piastri way imaginable

7 March 2026

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest UK news and updates directly to your inbox.

Recent Posts

  • Iran-US war latest: Israel strikes major Tehran airport as US warns of ‘biggest bombing campaign’ yet – UK Times
  • A38 southbound between A61 near Alfreton and A610 | Southbound | Road Works
  • Aussie F1 superstar’s mother reveals how he reacted to meeting Hollywood heartthrob Brad Pitt in the most Oscar Piastri way imaginable
  • M6 J28 northbound access | Northbound | AuthorityOperation
  • ‘Trump demands Iran’s surrender’ and ‘UK voters say no to joining war’ | UK News

Recent Comments

No comments to show.
© 2026 UK Times. All Rights Reserved.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of use
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

Go to mobile version