USA in jeopardy at World Baseball Classic after stunning loss to Italy

Italy stun USA 8-6 to shake up WBC quarter-final race Crow-Armstrong hits two HRs but rally falls short Japan finish group unbeaten as Murakami hits slam Kyle Teel, Sam Antonacci and Jac Caglianone homered as Italy built a big lead and held on to stun the United States 8-6 Tuesday night in the World Baseball Classic. The US are done with pool play at Houston’s Daikin Park and need the Italians to beat Mexico Wednesday night to be guaranteed a spot in the quarter-finals. If Mexico beat Ital...

11 Mar, 04:54 — 11 Mar, 05:11

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The United States, a favorite in the World Baseball Classic with a star-studded roster, suffered a surprising loss to Italy. This defeat places the host nation in a precarious position, facing potential early elimination from the tournament they are expected to contend for.

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The GuardianMostly Factual1h ago

USA in jeopardy at World Baseball Classic after stunning loss to Italy

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YahooMostly Factual1h ago

Italy stun United States 8-6 in World Baseball Classic

Italy pulled off a stunning 8-6 upset over the United States in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday, leaving the star-studded hosts facing possible elimination from the tournament.A win for unbeaten Italy in that game would see them advance to the last eight along with the United States.

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