Newly signed Cubs star Alex Bregman gets the nod at third base and will hit fifth. The Red Sox are represented by left fielder Roman Anthony (hitting seventh). Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (eighth) and Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (ninth) will be at the bottom of the order. The starter on the mound will be Giants ace Logan Webb.

HOUSTON – An All-Star lineup of Major League sluggers and a deep, sturdy pitching rotation gave Team USA sky-high expectations entering the World Baseball Classic. They delivered in their first game,

Aaron Judge homered in the first inning and the U.S. blew the game open with a seven-run ninth to open its tournament with a victory

Team USA loads up the bases after walks from Alex Bregman, Cal Raleigh, and Roman Anthony, before Byron Buxton brings home a run with a hit-by-pitch. Brice Turang then breaks the game open with a rocket off the left field wall to clear the bases and double Team USA's lead. Turang has two doubles on the game.

Follow Team USA's WBC showdown with Great Britain here HOUSTON — Team USA, which has scored 44 total runs in its two exhibitions and 2026 World Baseball Classic opener, shook up the lineup Saturday for the game against Great Britain.