Team USA secured a pivotal 5-3 victory over Mexico, bringing them closer to a spot in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals. Captain Aaron Judge ignited the offense with his second home run of the tournament, a two-run shot in the third inning. Rookie phenom Roman Anthony followed suit with a towering blast, extending the lead.
Pitching standout Paul Skenes delivered a dominant performance in his first Team USA start, allowing just one hit and striking out seven over four innings. His electric repertoire, featuring high-90s fastballs and sharp breaking pitches, proved formidable.
Mexico attempted a comeback with home runs from Jarren Duran, but Griffin Jax and Garrett Whitlock closed out the game, securing the win for the undefeated U.S. squad. The team now prepares for their final pool play game against Italy.