One pitch into the World Baseball Classic tilt between the U.S. and Great Britain at Daikin Park, and Team USA found itself in unfamiliar territory. Back-to-back AL Cy Young award winner Tarik Skubal allowed a leadoff homer to Great Britain’s Nate Eaton for an early 1–0 deficit.

Kyle Schwarber delivered the power for the United States in the 9-1 win over Great Britain at the 2026 World Baseball Classic on Saturday night.

The WBC has been exciting so far, and a Nationals prospect had a big moment for Great Britain on Friday at Daikin Park.

Kyle Schwarber crushed a majestic tiebreaking home run against Great Britain on Saturday, far back into the second deck in right field at Daikin Park -- the biggest swing of the World Baseball Classic so far for the United States.

The Sporting News tracked scoring updates and highlights as the USA cruised past Great Britain on Saturday night.

Kyle Schwarber hit the tie-breaking two-run homer in the fifth inning for the United States, which overcame a slow start to beat Great Britain 9-1.

Team Italy will look to keep pace with the U.S. in Pool B of the World Baseball Classic on Sunday at Daikin Park, coming off a win in its WBC opener. Italy, which advanced to the quarterfinals of the last Classic in 2023,

Great Britain outfielder Trayce Thompson robbed a potential game-tying home run during their World Baseball Classic Group B pool play game against the U.S. on Saturday. With one out in the second inning,