Ivan Johnson

Kyle Schwarber of the United States running out a home run against Great Britain in the World Baseball Classic

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WBC: United States Overpowers Great Britain after Early Scare

Evan M. Thompson, Editor-in-chief
March 7, 2026

General Baseball
World Baseball Classic

United States 9, Great Britain 1 HOUSTON (Mar. 7) — A fifth-inning surge rallied the United States to a decisive 9–1 victory over Great Britain in Pool B of the World Baseball Classic Saturday night at Daikin Park. Kyle Schwarber sent a towering blast to the upper deck in right to break a 1–1 tie […]