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Aaron Judge Leads Team USA Baseball Past Mexico in WBC
Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony combined for all five U.S. runs in a crucial third inning, helping Team USA remain unbeaten at 3-0 in World Baseball Classic pool play.
- On Monday night at Daikin Park in Houston, Team USA defeated Mexico 5-3 with all five runs coming in the third inning on homers by Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony.
- Both teams entered Monday 2-0, after Mexico's 11-5 win over the U.S., setting up a high-stakes rematch in Pool B.
- Starter Paul Skenes struck out seven and allowed one hit over four innings, while Garrett Whitlock’s three-strikeout ninth and Bobby Witt Jr.’s diving stop preserved the lead.
- Team USA improved to 3-0 and will meet Italy on Tuesday night, where a win can secure the Pool B top spot.
- Fueled by a sellout crowd of 41,628, Mexico's Jarren Duran homered twice, including a late solo shot that cut the deficit in Houston.
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Aaron Judge, Paul Skenes power Team USA over Mexico to secure spot in World Baseball Classic quarterfinal
After three straight wins to begin the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC), Team USA earned a spot out of Pool B, advancing to the quarterfinal round after defeating Mexico, 5-3, in Houston on Monday night. Mexico has been the victor in each of the last three matchups against the U.S., including the 2023 game that ended with El Tri taking down the Stars and Stripes, 11-5. But thanks to some bat power from captain Aaron Judge and 21-year-old Boston…
WBC: Aaron Judge, Roman Anthony homer as Team USA tops Mexico
Judge hits a two-run homer and Roman Anthony adds a three-run blast in a big third inning as the Americans remain unbeaten with a 5-3 win in Houston. Jarren Duran (Cypress High, Long Beach State) homers twice for Mexico.
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Ozark Radio NewsAaron Judge’s homer helps lift USA to tight win over Mexico to stay perfect in WBC group stage
The U.S. improved to 3-0 and will meet Italy (2-0) on Tuesday night, seeking to secure a spot in the quarterfinals in Houston this weekend.
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