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MLB star dons crown and dubbed "Sir Harry Ford" name after first Great Britain win

Harry Ford was 'knighted' by his fellow Great Britain teammates on Chase Field, Arizona after his home-run performance on Monday evening - giving GB their first-ever win in the tournament.

The emerging Great Britain baseball star put in another spectacular performance for the team's win in the World Baseball Classic as they defeated Colombia.

Ford has hit two home runs in the competition, with the second coming at a big time with GB needing to win to keep their hopes of making it through their pool. Ford hammered a ball to left field that gave the team a 7-3 lead, enough for them to hold on to, beating Colombia 7-5.

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