Will Smith Frustrated by Defensive Gems in WBC Loss

Will Smith contributed to the United States' 9-1 win over Great Britain, walking twice and throwing out a baserunner. However, his offensive production was stifled by defensive plays; he was robbed of a home run by Trayce Thompson in the second inning and saw a 104.1 mph line drive tracked down by Kristian Robinson in the sixth. Smith settled for a sacrifice fly in that at-bat and later recorded a flyout against Thompson in the eighth, capping a challenging night at the plate.