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Bobby Witt Jr. Delivers on Promise to Teammate Skenes in Team USA Win
Royals star makes two diving plays to back up dominant outing from pitcher Paul Skenes
Published on Mar. 10, 2026
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In Team USA's 5-3 win over Mexico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. made two incredible defensive plays to back up a dominant pitching performance from teammate Paul Skenes. Witt revealed after the game that he had promised Skenes he would "have his six" for the night, and he delivered on that promise with his stellar defense.
Why it matters
Witt's defensive heroics helped preserve the victory for Team USA, keeping them undefeated in pool play and on the verge of qualifying for the knockout stage of the tournament. The win also highlighted the chemistry and camaraderie within the star-studded Team USA roster as they look to capture the World Baseball Classic title.
The details
Skenes, the reigning NL Cy Young award winner, struck out seven batters and allowed just one hit and one walk in four innings of work. However, with Skenes not going deep into the game, Mexico was able to mount a comeback, tagging reliever Matthew Boyd for three runs. But Witt's two diving stops at shortstop robbed Mexico of potential base hits, and the USA bullpen was able to close out the victory.
- Team USA defeated Mexico 5-3 on Monday, March 10, 2026.
The players
Bobby Witt Jr.
A star shortstop for the Kansas City Royals who made two incredible defensive plays to support his Team USA teammate Paul Skenes.
Paul Skenes
The reigning NL Cy Young award winner who started on the mound for Team USA, striking out seven batters in four dominant innings.
What they’re saying
“I told Skenes, 'I got your six tonight.' Whatever happens.”
— Bobby Witt Jr. (FOX Sports)
What’s next
For Team USA to not make it to the knockout stage, Mexico would have to defeat Italy rather handily and then Italy would have to blow out Team USA, which is considered highly unlikely.
The takeaway
Witt's defensive heroics and pre-game promise to Skenes showcased the strong team chemistry and camaraderie within the star-studded Team USA roster as they look to capture the World Baseball Classic title.
