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# Webb Takes the Ball as Team USA Opens WBC Against Brazil
- URL: https://the-city-limits-coverage-pod.ghost.io/webb-takes-the-ball-as-team-usa-opens-wbc-against-brazil/
- Published: 2026-03-07T04:15:35.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-07T04:15:35.000Z
- Author: Matthew Nethercott
- Tags: #Migrated-1785938824366, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-08-05 10:07

## Logan Webb takes the mound as the American stars begin their quest for WBC gold under the lights in Texas.

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Feb 19, 2026; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb (62) poses during Photo Day at Scottsdale Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

**HOUSTON, TEX —** Team USA begins their pool play for the WBC tonight against Team Brazil. 

[**Logan Webb**](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/webblo01.shtml?ref=the-city-limits-coverage-pod.ghost.io) will get the start for Team USA tonight. He posted a 3.22 ERA and a career-high 224 strikeouts over 207 innings. Webb is currently the only pitcher in MLB to record three consecutive 200-inning seasons (2023–2025.)

Manager Mark DeRosa is rolling out a "juggernaut" lineup for the opener that effectively looks like an MLB All-Star squad from top to bottom. You'll see your guy **Aaron Judge** serving as the official team captain, likely hitting near the top of the order alongside **Bobby Witt Jr.** and **Bryce Harper** to provide a massive power-speed combo right out of the gate.

With **Corbin Carroll** unfortunately sidelined due to a hand injury, keep an eye on Red Sox rookie **Roman Anthony**, who was a late addition but has already been mashing in exhibitions. The middle of the order should be anchored by the home run duo of **Kyle Schwarber** and **Cal Raleigh**, while the bottom of the order remains dangerous with **Byron Buxton** and **Alex Bregman**, who actually looked very comfortable in Scottsdale hitting home runs in back-to-back tune-up games.

Because Brazil’s staff relies heavily on soft contact rather than high velocity, this group is expected to be aggressive early to capitalize on the 65-pitch count.

## GAME INFORMATION:

**Time:** 8:00pm  
**TV:** FOX  
**Radio:** MLB Radio (Sirius XM)  
**Ballpark:** Dalkin Park, HOU, TEX  
**Weather:** Indoors

**TEAM USA LINEUP**

SS Witt Jr.  
1B Harper  
RF Judge  
DH Schwarber  
3B Bregman  
C Raleigh  
LF Anthony  
CF Buxton  
2B Turang  
P: Logan Webb (SP)

**TEAM BRAZIL LINEUP**

RF Ramirez  
1B Carvalho  
3B Reginatto  
DH Bichette Jr.  
SS Ito  
2B Rojo  
LF Mascai  
C Carmo  
CF Maciel  
P: Bo Takahashi