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Italy Dominates Early in World Baseball Classic, Faces USA Next

3/8/2026

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Italy owns a 2-0 record at the 2026 World Baseball Classic after beating Brazil 8-0 and Great Britain 7-4.
Manager Francisco Cervelli highlighted Italy's coffee culture, saying, "In Italy, we drink coffee about 20 times a day."
Italy brought back its espresso machine from the 2023 tournament to support a dugout celebration led by first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
Italy faces Team USA next, Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET.

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Italy owns a 2-0 record at the 2026 World Baseball Classic after beating Brazil 8-0 and Great Britain 7-4.
Manager Francisco Cervelli highlighted Italy's coffee culture, saying, "In Italy, we drink coffee about 20 times a day."
Italy brought back its espresso machine from the 2023 tournament to support a dugout celebration led by first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
Italy faces Team USA next, Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET.