Team USA improved to 2-0 in the World Baseball Classic after defeating Great Britain 9-1 behind home runs from Kyle Schwarber and a breakout performance by Ernie Clement.The victory in Houston sets up a sold-out pool play finale against Mexico where Paul Skenes is expected to start on the mound for the American squad.Other tournament action saw
Japan defeat South Korea while Taiwan set a stolen base record during a dominant victory against Czechia.