That said, USA has a clear advantage on the mound. They start reigning National League Cy Young winner Paul Skenes while Mexico counters with a bullpen game. Righty Manny Barreda, who played in the Mexican League last year and has spent 19 years bouncing around the world as a journeyman, is the first of many pitchers for Mexico.

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

Team USA is 2-0 and faces fellow unbeaten Mexico in this WBC clash. Follow for live updates.

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.

Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Kyle Schwarber​ hit a two-run homer as the United States rolled to a 9-1 victory over Britain Saturday at the World Baseball Classic.

Follow along with the best moments and highlights from the USA's World Baseball Classic game against Great Britain.

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CLEARWATER, Fla. — Tanner Banks was watching the World Baseball Classic on Saturday night when Kyle Schwarber stepped up to the plate. It was the bottom of the fifth inning, with one out and a runner on base.