The United States team showed its offensive power on its way to the 2026 World Baseball Classic by defeating the San Francisco Giants 15-1 in an exhibition game played in Arizona. The U.S. team, full of Major League Baseball(MLB) stars, made it clear from the start that it will be one of the main candidates for the title of the international tournament.
The game served as an important test before the United States travels to Houston, where it will prepare to play in the group stage of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, one of the most anticipated events for baseball fans in the United States and throughout the Latino community.
An explosive start with Judge, Harper and Witt Jr.
The United States took the lead from the first inning, demonstrating the strength of its lineup for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Bobby Witt Jr. opened the game with a single, followed by a double by Bryce Harper that put immediate pressure on San Francisco’s pitching.
Shortly thereafter, Aaron Judge, a three-time American League Most Valuable Player, hit a run-producing single that drove in two runs to make the score 2-0.
The U.S. offense continued to produce throughout the game.
In total, the team racked up 19 hits in ten innings, confirming the depth of its lineup.
Standout performances included:
Roman Anthony, who hit a two-run home run.
Alex Bregman, who added a solo home run.
Gunnar Henderson, who drove in two runs with a double.
Bryce Harper highlighted the level of the team after the game and noted that the U.S. lineup has a very strong offensive dynamic from start to finish.
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Paul Skenes leads from the mound
The pitching also responded solidly.
Paul Skenes, the National League Cy Young winner, opened the game and pitched three innings.
He allowed one run and one hit, in addition to striking out four batters.
The Giants’ only run came on a double by Willy Adames, who later scored on a grounder to the infield.
Skenes dominated after that point and retired his last nine consecutive batters.
The U.S. reliever maintained control of the game.
Matthew Boyd pitched 2.2 innings allowing no runs, with four strikeouts, while David Bednar, Mason Miller, Griffin Jax and Gabe Speier completed the game with shutout innings.
United States seeks another world title
The United States is looking to capture its second World Baseball Classic title and first since 2017, when it won the tournament for the first time.
Manager Mark DeRosa highlighted the atmosphere that has been created within the team during preparation.
After the game, several players remained in the dugout talking and strengthening the chemistry of the group.
The U.S. team will play another exhibition game in Arizona against the Colorado Rockies before traveling to Houston to begin the group stage.
Among the coaching staff’s plans is for Tarik Skubal, last seasons American League Cy Young winner, to open one of the tournament games.
Paul Skenes is also scheduled to face Mexico, one of the most anticipated duels of the World Classic.
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