Paul Skenes earned the win with Mexico making a late push in the game. The USA bullpen gave up three runs, including two Jarren Duran solo home runs. The USA is back in action against Italy on Tuesday with eyes to clinch Pool B and move onto the quarterfinals.

For the first time since 2006, Team USA has defeated Mexico in the World Baseball Classic. USA used Paul Skenes' golden right arm and home runs from Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony to beat Mexico in Monday night's crucial Pool B matchup at Daikin Park in Houston ( USA 5, MEX 3 ). Mexico had beaten USA in their three previous WBC meetings.

Vanderbilt baseball fails to complete sweep of LSU in first SEC series of season.

Italy continues its unlikely run at the World Baseball Classic and will next take on Venezuela in Monday's semifinal game. Powered by Vinnie Pasquatino and his espresso-loving teammates, Italy is looking to reach Tuesday's final, where Aaron Judge and Team USA await.

Top of the 1st Pregame LHP Max Stammel (1-0, 3.24 ERA, 16.2 IP, 8 BB, 16 SO) is on the mound and here is how UVA is lining up: 1. SS Eric Becker 2. CF AJ Gracia

Ole Miss baseball lost the rubber match in its third game against No. 2 Texas. The Rebels won the first game and lost the second one.

See live score updates as Texas baseball looks to score its first SEC series win of the season against Ole Miss on Sunday afternoon.

LSU baseball faces Notre Dame on Saturday morning. Follow here for live coverage, including streaming info and score updates.

LSU baseball was out of sync again as the Tigers dropped an ugly game to Northeastern.

Team Italy will turn to right-hander Aaron Nola as the starter for Monday's World Baseball Classic semifinal game against Venezuela ​at Miami, instead of right-hander Michael Lorenzen.