Trending Now - Team USA Defeats Mexico in World Baseball Classic Match
WHO:
Aaron Judge, Team USA captain
Joey Ortiz, Mexico player
Jarren Duran, Mexico leadoff hitter
Roman Anthony, Boston Red Sox outfielder
Mark DeRosa, Team USA manager
Paul Skenes, Team USA starter
Jesús Cruz, Mexico reliever
Bobby Witt Jr., Team USA shortstop
WHAT:
Aaron Judge's home run was tracked at 91.8 mph, according to Statcast.
Roman Anthony hit a three-run home run during the same five-run inning for Team USA.
Team USA's victory over Mexico was their first in WBC play since 2006, ending a three-game losing streak against Mexico.
Jarren Duran hit a solo home run for Mexico in the eighth inning, measuring 374 feet.
Team USA's next game is scheduled against Team Italy on March 10th, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET.
Team USA defeated Mexico 5-3 in the World Baseball Classic.
Aaron Judge hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the third inning.
Judge recorded an outfield assist by throwing out Joey Ortiz attempting to advance to third base.
Judge's home run was his second of the World Baseball Classic.
The win was Team USA's first over Mexico in WBC play since 2006.
The game was played in front of a sellout crowd of 41,628 at Daikin Park.
Paul Skenes struck out seven batters in four innings, allowing only one hit.
WHERE:
Daikin Park, Houston, Texas
Pool B of the World Baseball Classic
WHEN:
The game took place on March 8th, 2026.
Team USA previously defeated Brazil on March 6th, 2026, and Great Britain on March 7th, 2026.
Team USA is scheduled to play Team Italy on March 10th, 2026.
WHY:
The victory was significant as it handed control of Pool B to Team USA.
HOW:
Judge's home run sparked a five-run inning for Team USA.
Skenes limited Mexico to one hit and struck out 15 of 31 swings against him.
(UPDATED March 10, 2026 13:20 UTC)
In a thrilling matchup, Team USA secured their first victory over Mexico in World Baseball Classic play since 2006, breaking a three-game losing streak. Aaron Judge launched a home run clocked at 91.8 miles per hour, while Roman Anthony contributed with a three-run homer during a five-run inning. Mexico's Jarren Duran also made his mark with a solo home run in the eighth, measuring 374 feet, as Team USA prepares to face Team Italy tonight at 8 p.m. ET.
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(UPDATED March 10, 2026 07:17 UTC)
In a thrilling matchup at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, Team USA triumphed over Mexico 5-3 in the World Baseball Classic on March 8, marking their first victory against Mexico in WBC play since 2006. Aaron Judge, the Team USA captain, made a significant impact with a two-run home run in the third inning and recorded an outfield assist, while pitcher Paul Skenes struck out seven batters and allowed just one hit over four innings. With this win, Team USA now controls Pool B and is set to face Team Italy today.