Italy, Team USA and World Baseball Classic
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Italy defeated Mexico to advance in World Baseball Classic, while saving Team USA's tournament hopes with their crucial victory in Houston.
Follow live reaction with Team USA stunned in its pool play finale as the 2026 World Baseball Classic continues
Philadelphia Phillies veteran Aaron Nola pitches for Italy in the World Baseball Classic. On Wednesday, Team USA’s fate rests on Nola’s right arm. Nola will start for Italy in its Pool B finale against Mexico (7 p.
Can Team USA still qualify to WBC knockouts? State of play and tiebreaker rules after historic upset
Team USA will need several things to fall their way if they want to advance to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic following an upset loss to Italy
USA suffered a shocking loss to Italy and will have to wait 24 hours to see if they'll make the WBC quarterfinals.
Team USA concludes its World Baseball Classic group play on Tuesday night, as the United States take on Italy in Houston. Following a crucial matchup against Mexico on Monday, the United States now has a chance to potentially cement a place in the quarterfinals.