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Upstart Italy gets past Puerto Rico, clinches first World Baseball Classic semifinal berth
Italy's magic-carpet ride in Houston continued as the Azzurri are heading to the World Baseball Classic semifinals for the first time.

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Italy’s unbeaten WBC run rolls on with an 8-6 win over Puerto Rico and semifinal berth
Italy holds off Puerto Rico in World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game: Live updates and reaction
Italy’s Improbable World Baseball Classic Run Ends, but Azzurri Leave Lasting Impact at Home
Italy’s Improbable World Baseball Classic Run Ends, but Azzurri Leave Lasting Impact at Home MIAMI (AP) — Francisco Cervelli believes Italy won't be sneaking up on opponents in three years at the next...

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U.S. into third straight World Baseball Classic final after beating Dominican Republic 2-1
Venezuela defeats Italy, advancing to World Baseball Classic Final
World Baseball Classic: Venezuela beats Italy with 3-run, 7th-inning rally to advance and face Team USA in final
Venezuela finally broke through against Italy starting pitcher Aaron Nola in the fourth inning when Eugenio Suárez yanked a low, outside curveball into the left-field seats for a solo home run.

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Venezuela rallies to beat Italy, setting up WBC final with USA: Live updates and reaction
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Venezuela rallies past Italy to reach first Classic final

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 key role in the win while Seth Lugo struggled on the mound for Puerto Rico.

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.

Why Italy celebrates with shots of espresso at the World Baseball Classic

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.

Aaron Nola to start for Italy in WBC semifinals. See Phillies' WBC stats

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.