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Team USA Advances to WBC Quarterfinals, Faces Canada Next

3/13/2026

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Team USA advanced to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals after beating Italy and will face Canada.
Tarik Skubal and Ryan Yarbrough are returning to their major league teams.
Five pitchers leave Thursday morning, with replacements Will Vest, Tyler Rogers, and Tim Hill.
Logan Webb is expected to start against Canada, Paul Skenes lined up for semifinals if the U.S. wins, and DeRosa may reconsider the championship starter after Nolan McLean's performance.

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Story summary

Team USA advanced to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals after beating Italy and will face Canada.
Tarik Skubal and Ryan Yarbrough are returning to their major league teams.
Five pitchers leave Thursday morning, with replacements Will Vest, Tyler Rogers, and Tim Hill.
Logan Webb is expected to start against Canada, Paul Skenes lined up for semifinals if the U.S. wins, and DeRosa may reconsider the championship starter after Nolan McLean's performance.