U.S. shows offensive muscle in 15-1 win over Giants in exhibition before World Baseball Classic

The United States wasted little time showing how potent its roster could be at the upcoming World Baseball Classic. The Americans needed just three batters to take a 2-0 lead in the first inning of their exhibition game against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday after Bobby Witt Jr. singled, Bryce Harper doubled and three-time AL MVP Aaron Judge hit a two-run single. The U.S. won 15-1 with a 19-hit performance in the 10-inning contest.

By DAVID BRANDT