U.S. women's baseball crushes Mexico 24-5
The United States women's baseball team opened its 2026 WBSC World Cup campaign with a commanding 24‑5 victory over Mexico on Tuesday, improving to 2‑0 in the tournament and setting the stage for a showdown with Australia.
Ashton Lansdell was the offensive catalyst, launching two homers that included a grand slam and driving in seven runs, while Denae Benites added a three‑run blast and finished with five RBIs.
The pitching staff combined for a solid effort, with Elise Berger, Addy Wilson and Jordan Andreas each contributing to the win as the staff limited Mexico to five runs.
The next test comes on July 24 at Rivets Stadium in Rockford, Illinois, where the Americans will meet Australia in a clash that could determine the group.
Historically, the U.S. has scored at least 20 runs in a game ten times since 2004, and the current lineup is slashing .472/.648/1.094 through two contests, a pace that underscores the program’s depth.