Aaron Judge helps Team USA defeat Mexico for first WBC win since 2006

Team USA beat Mexico 5-3 in Houston, recording its first World Baseball Classic victory over Mexico since 2006; Aaron Judge hit a two-run home run and Paul Skenes struck out seven over four innings.

Team USA beat Mexico 5-3 Monday night at Daikin Park in Houston, marking its first World Baseball Classic win over Mexico since 2006. The victory put Team USA in control of Pool B with one game remaining. Aaron Judge supplied a two-run home run and later made an outfield assist. Paul Skenes started and struck out seven batters across four innings. Game details: - Final score: Team USA 5, Mexico 3. - Aaron Judge hit a two-run home run, drove in two runs, and recorded an outfield assist. - Roman Anthony hit a three-run home run later in the inning off Mexico reliever Jesús Cruz. - Paul Skenes struck out seven over four innings, reached as high as 99.7 mph on a pitch, and was limited by a 60-pitch rule; no Mexico runner reached third against him. - The game drew a sellout crowd of 41,628 at Daikin Park in downtown Houston. - The win gave Team USA control of Pool B; Team Italy is the only other undefeated team and will play Team USA on Tuesday. Summary: The victory ended a long World Baseball Classic drought against Mexico and strengthened Team USA's standing in Pool B. Key contributions came from Aaron Judge at the plate and Paul Skenes on the mound. Team USA will meet Italy next as pool play continues.