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Team USA Baseball vs. Mexico: Prediction, Odds, Lineup and Everything to Know as Paul Skenes Makes WBC Debut
Both teams entered undefeated, with the winner securing a quarterfinal berth in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, featuring top pitchers Paul Skenes and Manny Barreda.
- On Monday, March 9, 2026 Team USA and Mexico met at Daikin Park in Houston, both unbeaten at 2-0 in pool play.
- Because the game decided automatic advancement, DeRosa reverted to the Game 1 order after experimenting with different lineups in the first two wins, with top two teams advancing to re-seeded quarterfinals.
- Team USA turned to Paul Skenes as its starter, the Pittsburgh Pirates ace and reigning NL Cy Young winner with a four-seam fastball around 98.2 mph; Mexico countered with Manny Barreda, a 37-year-old right-handed free agent who recently pitched for the Wei Chuan Dragon.
- Bookmakers opened the United States as heavy favorites , yet Mexico entered with momentum from a rout of Brazil and a 2023 Classic win.
- Team USA is set to face Italy on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 9 p.m., with the roster including MLB stars like Aaron Judge, highlighting depth for knockout planning.
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How did Paul Skenes perform against Mexico? The star Pitcher put the United States up 3-0 in the WBC
The right-handed pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Paul Skenes, delivered a dominant performance in his first start with Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, facing Team Mexic
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Mexico and the United States are facing one of the most anticipated duels of the World Baseball Classic group phase today. The game will define the leadership of Group B and feature extensive television and digital coverage for fans in Mexican territory. Schedule and Transmission The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. (central Mexico time) at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas. Options for tuning in the live game include: Channel 9 on open TV TUDN and E…
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