Team USA’s Showdown with Mexico Underway in Houston

Live Score — USA 0, Mexico 0 (Bottom 2nd)

Team USA is in the second inning of its WBC pool play game against rival Mexico. Read below for live updates of the game in Houston:

Pregame

Team USA’s starting lineup features nine All-Stars, with reigning NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes taking the bump for the stars and stripes.

Bobby Witt Jr. – SS
Bryce Harper – 1B
Aaron Judge – RF
Kyle Schwarber – DH
Alex Bregman – 3B
Cal Raleigh – C
Roman Anthony – LF
Byron Buxton – CF
Brice Turang – 2B
Paul Skenes – SP

Bottom 1st — USA 0, Mexico 0 (Bottom 1st)

Team USA knocks on the door after Aaron Judge starts a two-out rally with a single to left. Kyle Schwarber and Alex Bregman earn walks to load the bases up for Cal Raleigh, but Mexico pitcher Manny Barreda escapes with a punchout.