Summary: United States 5-3 Mexico in World Baseball Classic

The inning ends and Mexico will come with their last chance in the ninth to try to tie the game. The Mexican fans keep cheering and we can expect a heart-stopping and exciting end to the game, great close.

Garcia enters the game as a reliever and gets the first out with a ground ball that he catches himself and sends to first base. We are having a very heart-stopping and exciting end to the game. Witt Jr will come up to try to get on first base.

The Mexican team has closed the gap on the scoreboard with another home run by Duran, and now the United States will come looking to score runs that will give them some peace of mind; they only have a two-run lead.

The inning ends with a good performance from Reyes, who, as a reliever, manages to come out unscathed, and Mexico will come looking to tie this game with one of their last chances; the fans have not stopped cheering despite the result.

Great work by Nacho Alvarez who manages to catch the ball in the air and we already have the first out in this bottom of the seventh inning, a new reliever has already entered for the Mexican team, great pace of game.

The inning ends for Mexico and the Stars and Stripes maintain their lead. The Mexican team has not managed to close the gap in this 7th inning and has two more opportunities left in this great game, great close.

Nick Gonzalez strikes out and we have the first out, Mexico needs 3 runs to tie this game, the United States reliever is looking to retire the Mexican batters in order, the fans keep cheering in this inning.

The inning ends and Mexico manages to add to the scoreboard and close the gap in the result, the United States will come to try to extend the advantage in this bottom of the sixth inning, great atmosphere is being experienced on the diamond.

Duran hits a home run and brings in the first run for Mexico, finally the tricolor team responds who seek to continue getting closer in this game, the fans explode with Mexico's first run, great home run.

Ortiz strikes out and we already have the first out, Duran will come with the opportunity to get on first base, Mexico is having a lot of trouble hitting singles and the United States has already brought in a new reliever in this inning.

The inning ends without damage for Mexico, who will come up next with an at-bat looking to close the gap on the scoreboard. They still can't get on base, and the game becomes very close and exciting. We'll see what adjustments the teams can make.

Arozarena catches the fly ball and we have the second out very quickly, great defensive work by Mexico, who are still behind on the scoreboard but with good relief pitching have controlled the danger from the United States a bit.

Natera Jr gets the first out with a great pitch, the United States has not gotten any more hits and will come with Anthony to try to get on first base, despite the result the fans have not stopped cheering.

Four full innings are completed and the United States leaves men on base, the game remains 5-0 and Mexico will have one more opportunity to try to close the gap on the scoreboard, the pace of the game slows down a bit.

The United States already has a man on second base with no outs and Harper will come up to bat, looking to drive in one more run in this game. A lot of intensity in this inning with great hitters coming up for the United States.

The inning ends and Mexico lets men on base, the Mexican team fails to generate danger and only has one hit so far in this game, it continues to be a very complicated duel for Gil's team in this inning.

Arozarena strikes out without swinging and we already have the first out, Aranda will come to try to get on first base, Gil complains to the umpire about the pitches in this inning, the Mexican team must respond if they want to get into the game.

The inning ends and the United States is already ahead on the scoreboard with 5 runs, and we'll see how Mexico can respond, who has a very uphill battle in this World Baseball Classic in Houston, great match.

Two home runs by the United States have already put them ahead on the scoreboard, a poor relief appearance by Cruz who, after the blow to his ankle, failed to find good pitches and has already made the game difficult for Mexico.

Harper takes first base but accidentally hits Mexican Cruz in the ankle and the Mexican reliever is tested to see if he can continue in the game, Judge will come to bat in this third inning in this game.

The inning ends with a pitch from Judge to third base that strikes out Ortiz and the United States avoids danger; three innings have already passed and for the moment the score remains zero runs in this great game.

Nick Gonzalez strikes out swinging and that's the first out for Mexico, who still can't get to first base. There are no hits and Thomas will come up to bat in this third inning. Skenes has already thrown 41 pitches.

The second inning of this great game ends with a fly ball by Smith Jr. and Barreda gets the job done again, but he's already thrown 40 pitches. This game is very close, and the Mexican team will come up to bat and try to take the lead.

Buxton's fly ball goes to Thomas' glove and we have the first out, Turang will come in to close the lineup for the United States, the fans don't stop cheering in the stands of Daikin Park, good pace of game.

Barreda gets a walk and Buxton will come up to bat, the United States already has a man on first with no outs, the Mexican starter is unable to get the ball in the infield and we'll see if he can adjust his pitches.

The inning ends without damage and for the moment the Mexican team has no singles, the United States will come looking to open the scoring in the bottom of the inning, a game of great pitchers who look solid on the mound.

Kirk strikes out swinging and we have the first out, Tellez will come up looking for the first hit for the Mexican team, so far he hasn't hit a single and the fans are looking to pressure and encourage in this second inning.

The first inning is over and Barreda gets the job done after the United States had the bases loaded, the Mexican team escapes danger and the score remains 0-0, Mexico will come to bat, great first inning.

Ground ball to third base and we already have the first out for the United States. Barreda is looking to be solid on the mound and know how to handle his changeups. A good start to the game with a lot of nervousness in the stands.

The first inning ends with a fly ball by Aranda, and this high goes quickly for the Mexican team. The United States will come looking to take the lead with the low of this inning. An exciting start to the game.

Arozarena grounds out and we have the second out, Aranda will come up now to try to get the first single of the game, at the moment it's a slow pace of the game with Paul Skane throwing great pitches in this inning.

Paul Skane strikes out Jaren Duran and we already have the first out of the game, Randy Arozarena will come up to try to get on first base this time, a hot start to the game with two great selections in this game.

Everything is ready for the start of the game, the teams are ready and are just waiting for the signal to jump onto the diamond and begin this top of the first inning, there is a huge atmosphere at the home of the Houston Astros.

The warm-up of the starting pitchers has finished and we are minutes away from the national anthems protocol prior to this third game for Mexico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic; the fans are eager for the first pitch.

The starting pitchers for Game 3 of the World Baseball Classic will be Manny Barreda for Mexico, who will have a tough task facing some very strong hitters, while Paul Skenes will start for the United States, a duel of great pitchers who will be committed to putting on a good performance for their country.

There's a great turnout in Houston, almost half the stadium is full with many more Mexican fans who will make their presence felt in this third game for the Mexican national team. It is expected that as we get closer to the first pitch, the turnout will get even better until it's completely full. The players continue warming up.

This is the United States' starting lineup as they look to secure a victory against a tough Mexican team. They will use all their resources to try and win their third match, which would almost guarantee their qualification for the next round.

This is Mexico's lineup to face the United States in this third game of the World Baseball Classic group stage. The Mexican team has a huge roster full of talent. We are getting closer to the start of this third duel:

The Mexican and American teams are already at the stadium and are preparing in their locker rooms to go out onto the diamond to warm up. The starting pitchers are already warming up in the bullpen before this great game in the World Baseball Classic. We are close to knowing the lineups.

Little by little, fans are starting to arrive at Daikin Park for this Day 3 in the World Baseball Classic, with many more Mexican fans present for this important match against the United States. The players are close to arriving at the venue to enter their locker rooms and prepare.