Summary
The World Baseball Classic is starting, and Team USA is preparing for their first game against Brazil. Team USA's captain Aaron Judge and pitcher Paul Skenes lead the team, aiming to win after finishing second in 2023. Skenes recently talked about the honor of representing his country and his readiness for the tournament.
Key Facts
- Team USA is competing in the World Baseball Classic and will face Brazil in their first pool game.
- The game will take place on Friday night at 8 p.m. EST on FOX.
- Paul Skenes, a key player, shared his excitement and preparation on "The Pat McAfee Show."
- Team USA lost to Team Japan in the 2023 championship game.
- Team USA's pitching staff includes notable players like AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal and Clayton Kershaw.
- The team is led by Aaron Judge as captain and supported by pitcher Paul Skenes.
- There are questions about how coach Mark DeRosa will use the pitchers in the tournament.
