Puerto Rico removes starter in 1st inning after Italy’s scoring outburst

Puerto Rico was forced to remove its starting pitcher against Italy in their World Baseball Classic matchup.

Vinnie Pasquantino’s wife responds as Seth Lugo’s wife cheers Italy despite Puerto Rico’s painful World Baseball Classic defeat

Italy reached the World Baseball Classic semifinals after defeating Puerto Rico 8–6 in Houston. Vinnie Pasquantino played a ...

Venezuela ousts defending champion Japan to advance to WBC semifinals against unbeaten Italy

Venezuela beat Shohei Ohtani and defending champion Japan 8-5 in the World Baseball Classic on Saturday night to advance to the semifinals against unbeaten Italy.

Italy, Canada advance to WBC quarterfinals; Dominican Republic wins pool

Elsewhere, Team Italy prevented an early exit for the U.S. by routing Mexico. Both Canada and Puerto Rico advanced out of Pool A.