Skubal records five strikeouts and gives up leadoff home run in WBC start

Great Britain’s Nate Eaton hit a home run on the first pitch of the game against Team USA, where pitcher Tarik Skubal, the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner, made his only appearance in the World Baseball Classic. This event took place in Houston and marked a surprising start for Eaton, setting an exciting tone for the matchup.

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