Britain’s debut at the World Baseball Classics began with a 6-2 loss to defending champions USA.
Great Britain took a 1-0 lead in the first inning from a home run by Trayce Thompson before the powerful hosts took control.
Nolan Arenado’s three hits and a triple homer from Kyle Schwarber helped USA lead 6-1.
D’Shawn Knowles then went 6-2 in the seventh game against Anfernee Seymour’s groundout in the Pool C fight at Chase Field in Phoenix.
Achieving what is essentially the World Cup of Sport was in itself a remarkable achievement for the British team.
Qualifying for the tournament is worth six times the annual income of the GB board.
The 30-strong squad is a mix of global players of British or Caribbean descent and British-born talent who have emigrated.
Great Britain meets Canada at 19:00 GMT on Sunday.
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