Overview
- Starting at shortstop, Henderson went 4-for-5 with a double and two RBIs in a 9-1 victory over Great Britain that moved the United States to 2-0 in pool play.
- All four hits were recorded at 100 mph or harder off the bat, including a two-run single during a five-run fifth inning.
- He showcased visible emotion and hustle by taking second on a bobble by center fielder Nate Eaton and celebrating toward the USA dugout.
- Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said he was fired up and couldn’t sleep after watching, while Adley Rutschman called Henderson “elite” and Jordan Westburg urged, “Keep that man in the lineup.”
- The showing heightened lineup choices for manager Mark DeRosa, who has only three infield spots to allocate among Bobby Witt Jr., Henderson, Alex Bregman, Brice Turang and Ernie Clement.