Baseball Twitter embarrassed by Team USA's humiliating loss in exhibition game against San Francisco Giants

Team USA suffered a humiliating loss in their exhibition game against the San Francisco Giants ahead of the World Baseball Classic (WBC). The game ended up being a one-sided affair as the Giants triumphed 5-1.

Plenty of WBC teams were in action against MLB teams as they geared up for the tournament. Team Mexico played against the Cleveland Guardians, whereas Team Puerto Rico had tough competition against the Boston Red Sox. The World Series champions Houston Astros took on a strong Venezuelan roster while Team Canada played the Cubs.

Team USA will be looking to repeat their success from the previous edition that was held in 2017. This year, the team is stacked with stars from the MLB, including Mike Trout, Mookie Betts, Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt.

However, their preparations didn't begin in ideal fashion as they were beaten by the Giants. The solitary run came from Paul Goldschmidt. The pitchers didn't come to the party as some crucial plays were given away early on in the game.

Twiterrati were quick onto the scene, lamenting the team's effort.

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Team USA loses, 5-1, in their exhibition game against the Giants

Team USA's first game of pool play comes Saturday, 3/11, against Great Britain

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Team USA loses, 5-1, in their exhibition game against the Giants

Team USA's first game of pool play comes Saturday, 3/11, against Great Britain https://t.co/7WdEG2SC9d

Alex

@GreatRajsel

@TalkinBaseball_ Embarrassing lol

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@TalkinBaseball_ Embarrassing lol

dylan🦑

@witgiz

@TalkinBaseball_ so called best lineup ever loses to the giants farm system

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@TalkinBaseball_ so called best lineup ever loses to the giants farm system

the murph

@theMurphSD

@TalkinBaseball_ The Giants hate America, confirmed.

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@TalkinBaseball_ The Giants hate America, confirmed. https://t.co/cdu3DW4Mcp

Jose Altuve 2023 MVP

@strosstrosstros

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@TalkinBaseball_ https://t.co/hZxNYTvO8G

Jorge Diaz

@jorgediaz123

@TalkinBaseball_ "Hello pentagon? I'd like to report a secret terrorist organization calling themselves the 'San Francisco Giants' or something"
- team USA in a few minutes

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@TalkinBaseball_ "Hello pentagon? I'd like to report a secret terrorist organization calling themselves the 'San Francisco Giants' or something"
- team USA in a few minutes https://t.co/gy96KwZMCp

Giants fans, on the other hand, were elated with their team's efforts.

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Death

@_xDeath

@TalkinBaseball_ The giants are Americas team

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@TalkinBaseball_ The giants are Americas team

Nolan (0-0) Giants szn

@theGiantshurtme

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@TalkinBaseball_ https://t.co/7aCWRQj03B

nugg3tmac

@nugg3tmac

@TalkinBaseball_ RAHHHH GIANTS GOIN ALL THE WAY LETS GOOOO

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@TalkinBaseball_ RAHHHH GIANTS GOIN ALL THE WAY LETS GOOOO

Mike DeRosa talks about expectations for Team USA

Team USA coach Mark DeRosa said the expectations on the team are going to be a major factor in their performance.

“When you look at this lineup on paper -- and you can put whoever you want in there -- I don’t know how you get through it,” DeRosa said.

During the game, DeRosa was on the mic and he mentioned that captain Mike Trout was influential in bringing players like Mookie Betts into the team.

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Team USA manager Mark DeRosa says Mike Trout was responsible for recruiting Mookie Betts and other players to Team USA

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Team USA manager Mark DeRosa says Mike Trout was responsible for recruiting Mookie Betts and other players to Team USA https://t.co/FSvo1pDoHd

Team USA's first match will be against Team Great Britain on March 11 at Chase Field in Arizona, the usual home of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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