Mexico mercy-ruled Brazil 16-0 in six innings behind four home runs and 16 hits, setting up a major Pool B showdown against Team USA.
Sam Aldegheri strikes out eight and allows one hit as Italy defeats Brazil 8–0 at Daikin Park to open its 2026 World Baseball Classic campaign.
Aaron Judge homered in his first World Baseball Classic at-bat as Team USA pulled away with a seven-run ninth inning to defeat Brazil 15–5 in Pool B play.
