Born in Chicago, Joe played varsity football and baseball in Bowling Green, Ohio for BGHS and later played lacrosse at BGSU. A year abroad in Spain changed everything. As destiny would have it he ended up living in Zaragoza,

Italy has advanced to the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic where they will face Venezuela on Monday night. And if things go well during that game, you’ll see some of their players enjoying a shot of espresso in the dugout.

Phillies starter Aaron Nola will start for Italy against Venezuela in the WBC semifinals to face USA in the finals. Here's how to watch.