Schwarber homers, Henderson shines as United States tops Britain 9-1 at WBC

Gunnar Henderson collects 4 hits and 2 RBIs in the victory

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Kyle Schwarber hit a two-run homer and Gunnar Henderson had four hits and two RBIs as the United States rolled to a 9-1 victory over Britain at the World Baseball Classic. The U.S. improved to 2-0 in Pool B, while Britain dropped to 0-2.

Why it matters

The World Baseball Classic is a prestigious international baseball tournament that showcases top talent from around the globe. The U.S. team's dominant performance against Britain highlights their strength as a contender for the WBC title.

The details

Nate Eaton homered on the first pitch to give Britain an early 1-0 lead, but the U.S. offense came alive in the fifth inning. Ernie Clement reached on an error, then scored on a wild pitch to tie the game. Schwarber followed with a two-run homer to put the U.S. ahead, and Gunnar Henderson's two-run single made it 5-1. Aaron Judge added an RBI single in a three-run sixth inning that extended the lead to 8-1.

  • The game was played on Saturday night.
  • It was the second game of the tournament for both teams.

The players

Kyle Schwarber

A power-hitting outfielder for the United States who hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning.

Gunnar Henderson

A young infielder for the United States who had four hits and two RBIs in the victory.

Nate Eaton

A player for Britain who hit a solo home run on the first pitch of the game to give his team an early lead.

Ernie Clement

A U.S. player who reached base on an error to start the fifth-inning rally.

Aaron Judge

A star outfielder for the United States who had an RBI single in the sixth inning.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

The United States showed its offensive firepower in the victory, with key contributions from veterans like Schwarber and young stars like Henderson. The team appears primed for a deep run in the World Baseball Classic.