Team USA delivered a 15-1 exhibition win over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday, showcasing a newfound unity that manager Mark DeRosa hopes will carry into the World Baseball Classic. The team stayed in uniform after the game, a sign of the environment DeRosa cultivated. 19 hits fueled the victory, highlighted by home runs from Alex Bregman and Roman Anthony. Though only assembled recently, the clubhouse bond feels strong, with players like Bregman noting 'the focus level is at an all-time high'.

This unity stems from months of preparation, including group texts, watching the Winter Olympics, and the presence of former servicemen Paul Skenes and Griffin Jax. DeRosa added a motivational layer by inviting Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps to speak, who emphasized 'second place is not going to get it done'. Team USA will face the Colorado Rockies Wednesday before heading to Houston.