Italy, World Baseball Classic
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Before last night’s (Wednesday) World Baseball Classic game between Italy and Mexico, the United States had several ways to qualify for the quarterfinals, but the simplest was this: if Italy won, the Americans would advance to the next round.
Italy blew out Mexico 9-1 to win Pool B, which helped Team USA advance to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic.
The U.S. is done with pool play and needs the Italians to beat Mexico Wednesday night to be guaranteed a spot in the quarterfinals.
See how Team USA can still advance to the knockout round at the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
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United States vs. Italy WBC game chat
Team USA is 3-0 thus far in Pool B and can win the pool and advance to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals with a win Tuesday night against 2-0 Italy. Will Smith is back in the lineup behind the plate and batting fifth.
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