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Team Italy celebrating after defeating Team Mexico to win Pool B of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

WBC: Italy Clobbers Mexico, Wins Pool B; Quarterfinals Next, USA Also Advances

Evan M. Thompson, Editor-in-chief
March 12, 2026

General Baseball
World Baseball Classic

Italy 9, Mexico 1 HOUSTON (Mar. 11) — You all know about Mr. October — now meet Mr. March. Vinnie Pasquantino belted three homers — the first three‑homer game in World Baseball Classic history — to lead Italy to a commanding 9–1 victory over Mexico Wednesday night. When asked afterward about the nickname, Pasquantino graciously […]

Team Italy celebrating a home run versus the United States in the World Baseball Classic

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WBC: Italy Stuns United States, Turns Pool B on Its Head

Evan M. Thompson, Editor-in-chief
March 11, 2026

General Baseball
World Baseball Classic

Italy 8, United States 6 Note: This article differs from the original. It has been corrected to accurately reflect the tiebreaker scenario. Sport Relay apologizes for and regrets the error. HOUSTON (Mar. 10) — Italy stunned the United States Tuesday night, racing to an 8–0 lead and surviving a furious late rally to take control of […]