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Team USA's World Baseball Classic Hopes Dim After Italy Loss

3/12/2026

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Team USA suffered an 8-6 defeat to Italy, jeopardizing its World Baseball Classic hopes.
The loss leaves advancement dependent on the outcome of Italy's game against Mexico.
Italy's victory featured strong performances from Jac Caglianone and Michael Lorenzen.
Team USA manager Mark DeRosa faced criticism for resting key players, a move that contributed to the faltering performance.
The tournament's tiebreaker rules add further complexity to Team USA's chances.

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Team USA suffered an 8-6 defeat to Italy, jeopardizing its World Baseball Classic hopes.
The loss leaves advancement dependent on the outcome of Italy's game against Mexico.
Italy's victory featured strong performances from Jac Caglianone and Michael Lorenzen.
Team USA manager Mark DeRosa faced criticism for resting key players, a move that contributed to the faltering performance.
The tournament's tiebreaker rules add further complexity to Team USA's chances.