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Team USA Advances After DeRosa's Misstep and Italy's Win

3/13/2026

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Team USA manager Mark DeRosa faced backlash after he believed the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals qualification was secured before losing to Italy.
DeRosa later said he "misspoke" and that the team still needed to win.
Italy's win over Mexico allowed Team USA to advance with a 3-1 record.
The United States will face Canada in the quarterfinals on March 13 at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas.

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Team USA manager Mark DeRosa faced backlash after he believed the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals qualification was secured before losing to Italy.
DeRosa later said he "misspoke" and that the team still needed to win.
Italy's win over Mexico allowed Team USA to advance with a 3-1 record.
The United States will face Canada in the quarterfinals on March 13 at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas.