Curtis Mead Powers Australia to 5-1 World Baseball Classic Victory

Chicago White Sox infielder Curtis Mead led Australia to a 5-1 win over Czechia in the World Baseball Classic, contributing a key three-run home run in the third inning. The victory keeps Australia undefeated at 2-0 in Pool C, positioning them as strong contenders to reach the quarterfinals. Mead, one of several players with MLB organization ties on the roster, helped break the game open after the Czechs failed to convert an early double play.