Julio Rodriguez makes catch of the World Baseball Classic by robbing Aaron Judge of massive home run

The Dominican Republic's joust with the United States in the World Baseball Classic semifinal proved perhaps the most enchanting matchup of the tournament slate. Both rosters were decked in starlight heading into the affair.

It was only right that fireworks would erupt throughout the contest. Facing a 2-1 deficit partway through the contest, Julio Rodriguez took hold of the spotlight for a fleeting moment, producing a moment of magic that will linger in tournament lore for some time.

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Julio Rodriguez robs Aaron Judge

Rodriguez took flight at the top of the fifth inning, leaping high to deny Aaron Judge of his third home run of the World Baseball Classic.

JULIO RODRÍGUEZ HOME RUN ROBBERY! #WorldBaseballClassic pic.twitter.com/Z2u9e8dorl

The Dominican outfielder raced to corral Judge's looping fly ball, which appeared destined to nestle behind the center field wall. He scaled the barrier with aplomb, jumping towards the rafters with a technique eerily similar to that employed by Adam Jones during the 2017 iteration of the competition.

As he came down from his ascent, Rodriguez celebrated, crossing his arms in an apparent reference to DX. With his acrobatics, it was an apt gesture.