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USA edged out Mexico 5-3 in their gripping World Baseball Classic Pool B matchup on March 9, 2026, snapping a long drought since their last win over Mexico in 2006.
This thriller in Houston showcased power hitting and late drama, keeping fans on edge until the final out.
Game-Changing Moments
The score stayed 0-0 through two innings, with both teams combining for 15 hits (USA 8, Mexico 7).
- Bottom 3rd : Aaron Judge crushed a 364-foot homer to right, scoring Bryce Harper for a 2-0 USA lead. Roman Anthony followed with a massive 417-foot three-run shot, plating Kyle Schwarber and Cal Raleigh to make it 5-0.
- Top 6th : Mexico rallied—Jarren Duran belted a 364-foot homer off reliever Matthew Boyd (5-1), then Joey Meneses' infield single scored Danny Aranda (5-2).
- Top 8th : Duran added another homer (374 feet), trimming it to 5-3, but USA's bullpen, led by Garrett Whitlock's save, shut the door.
Paul Skenes earned the win with four scoreless innings to start.
Key Stats Table
| Inning | Key Plays | Score (MEX- USA) |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd | Judge 2-run HR; Anthony 3-run HR | 0-5 |
| 6th | Duran HR; Meneses RBI single | 2-5 |
| 8th | Duran 2nd HR | 3-5 |
Rivalry Context
This victory improved USA to 3-0, while Mexico fell to 2-1—setting up USA vs. Italy next.
Fans buzzed online about the "explosion inning" and Duran's heroics, calling it a WBC classic despite the 2023 upset when Mexico won 11-5 via Joey Meneses' two homers.
Mexico's fightback echoed their passionate fanbase and stars like Duran, fueling the USA-Mexico rivalry's intensity.
TL;DR : Team USA won 5-3 on Judge and Anthony's third-inning blasts, holding off Mexico's late surge—first win over them in 20 years.
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