Team USA will take the field with one of the most powerful lineups in the tournament when it faces Canada in World Baseball Classic action.
The Americans announced their starting nine ahead of the matchup, showcasing a roster filled with All-Stars and MVP-caliber talent throughout the order.
Leading off for the United States will be shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., followed by Bryce Harper at first base and Aaron Judge in right field. The middle of the order features plenty of power as well, with Kyle Schwarber serving as the designated hitter and Alex Bregman batting fifth.
Rounding out the lineup are Roman Anthony in left field, Cal Raleigh behind the plate, Brice Turang at second base and Pete Crow-Armstrong patrolling center field.
San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb will take the mound as the starting pitcher for Team USA.
Team USA lineup vs Canada
- Bobby Witt Jr., SS
- Bryce Harper, 1B
- Aaron Judge, RF
- Kyle Schwarber, DH
- Alex Bregman, 3B
- Roman Anthony, LF
- Cal Raleigh, C
- Brice Turang, 2B
- Pete Crow-Armstrong, CF
SP: Logan Webb
The lineup highlights the depth and star power Team USA brings into the tournament, featuring multiple MVP candidates and some of the most dangerous hitters in Major League Baseball.
Judge and Harper headline the order, while Witt Jr. provides elite speed and athleticism at the top of the lineup. Meanwhile, Raleigh and Schwarber add serious home run potential deeper in the order.
With Webb taking the mound, the Americans will look to set the tone early in what could be one of the most anticipated matchups of the tournament.
The World Baseball Classic continues to showcase baseball’s biggest international stars, and Team USA’s lineup against Canada demonstrates exactly why the Americans remain one of the favorites in the field.
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