HOUSTON (AP) — J.J. D’Orazio doubled with three RBIs and Andrew Fischer drove in two runs as Italy kept up its charmed World Baseball Classic run with an 8-6 win over Puerto Rico on Saturday to earn its first trip to the semifinals.

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Seth Lugo, who started the game on the mound for Puerto Rico, was pulled after allowing two walks and three hits, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Italy took an early 3-1 lead before Lugo was pulled out of the game, and ended the first inning with a 4-1 lead.

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The World Baseball Classic (WBC) 2026 was a rollercoaster of emotions for Puerto Rico. Despite high hopes and a talented roster, the team known as Team Rubio couldn't make it past the quarterfinals. The loss to Italy was a tough pill to swallow, but it ...

Wilyer Abreu hit a go-ahead, three-run home run to help lift Venezuela past Shohei Ohtani and defending champion Japan in the World Baseball Classic.

Team USA's star-studded lineup led by Yankees superstar Aaron Judge and Pirates ace Paul Skenes can turn their attention to the semifinals at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The USA handled Canada in Friday's quarterfinals win against Canada and are now gearing up for Sunday's semifinal clash against the vaunted Dominican Republic.

Baseball is more than just a sport in Puerto Rico; it's a passion that runs through every corner of the island. After the recent loss to Italy, which knocked Puerto Rico out of the semifinals, Yadier Molina addressed his team and fans with words that ...