Trending Now - Team USA Advances to WBC Quarterfinals After Italy's Win

WHO:

Vinnie Pasquantino, captain of Team Italy, stated, “You’re welcome, U.S.A. We were thinking of you guys over at your hotel. We were thinking of you guys. So I’m glad you could join us in the party.”

Mark DeRosa, manager of Team USA, clarified he “misspoke” regarding the team's advancement to the quarterfinals.

Vinnie Pasquantino, captain of Team Italy, stated, “It was nice to get involved in the action from the other side. It's nice to get kissed on my cheeks.”

Team Italy's manager Francisco Cervelli advised his team, “Don’t make math,” regarding the tiebreaker scenarios.

Mark DeRosa, manager of Team USA, clarified he “misspoke” regarding the team's advancement to the quarterfinals.

Vinnie Pasquantino, captain of Team Italy, expressed emotional sentiments about the team's success, stating, “I'm like weirdly emotional tonight, to the point where I'm thinking about crying.”

Marco Mazzieri, president of the Italian Baseball Federation, received a celebratory bottle of wine from Pasquantino after the game.

Team Italy, Team USA, Vinnie Pasquantino (captain of Team Italy), Aaron Nola (pitcher for Team Italy), Francisco Cervelli (manager of Team Italy), Sam Antonacci (shortstop for Team Italy), J.J. D’Orazio (catcher for Team Italy), Marco Mazzieri (president of the Italian Baseball Federation), Giorgia Meloni (prime minister of Italy), Team Mexico, Logan Webb (pitcher for Team USA), Paul Skenes (pitcher for Team USA).

WHAT:

Italy finished pool play with a perfect record of 4-0, earning the top seed in Pool B and advancing to face Puerto Rico in the quarterfinals on March 14th, 2026.

Team USA finished pool play with a record of 3-1, securing the second-place spot in Pool B.

Italy's victory over Mexico was by a score of 9-1.

Vinnie Pasquantino hit three home runs in the game against Mexico, marking the first three-homer game in World Baseball Classic history.

Italy finished pool play with a perfect record of 4-0, marking the first time it has won its pool outright in World Baseball Classic history.

Vinnie Pasquantino hit a solo home run in the second inning, a second solo shot in the sixth inning, and a third home run in the eighth inning against Mexico, becoming the first player in World Baseball Classic history to achieve a three-homer game.

Italy's victory over Mexico was by a score of 9-1.

Italy finished pool play with a perfect record of 4-0, earning the top seed in Pool B.

Team USA finished pool play with a record of 3-1, securing the second-place spot in Pool B.

Mexico was eliminated from the WBC and from qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Vinnie Pasquantino hit three home runs in the game against Mexico, marking the first three-homer game in World Baseball Classic history.

Italy finished pool play with a perfect record of 4-0, earning the top seed in Pool B and advancing to face Puerto Rico in the quarterfinals on March 14th, 2026.

Team USA's quarterfinal matchup is against Team Canada on March 13th, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET.

Team Italy defeated Team Mexico 9-1 in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals.

Vinnie Pasquantino hit three home runs, becoming the first player in World Baseball Classic history to achieve a three-homer game.

Italy finished pool play with a record of 4-0, earning the top seed in Pool B.

Team USA advanced to the quarterfinals despite losing to Italy on March 10th, 2026.

Italy's victory eliminated Team Mexico from the tournament.

WHERE:

The game took place at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas.

WHEN:

The match between Italy and Mexico occurred on March 11th, 2026.

Team USA will face Canada in the quarterfinals on March 13th, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET.

Italy will play Puerto Rico in the quarterfinals on March 14th, 2026, at 3 p.m. ET.

The match between Italy and Mexico occurred on March 11th, 2026.

Team USA will face Canada in the quarterfinals on March 13th, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET.

Italy will play Puerto Rico in the quarterfinals on March 14th, 2026, at 3 p.m. ET.

The match between Italy and Mexico occurred on March 11th, 2026.

Team USA will face Canada in the quarterfinals on March 13th, 2026.

WHY:

Team USA advanced to the quarterfinals due to Italy's victory over Mexico, which secured their advancement as well.

Italy's win over Mexico allowed Team USA to advance to the quarterfinals, as they needed Italy to win or Mexico to score at least five runs in a loss to avoid elimination.

HOW:

Aaron Nola pitched five shutout innings for Italy, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out five batters, throwing 69 pitches.

Aaron Nola pitched five innings for Italy, allowing four hits and striking out five batters while throwing 69 pitches.

Aaron Nola pitched five shutout innings for Italy, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out five batters.

Vinnie Pasquantino's home runs were all hit to the right-field corner, contributing significantly to Italy's score.

(UPDATED March 12, 2026 17:17 UTC)

Italy's baseball team finished pool play with a perfect record of 4-0, earning the top seed in Pool B after their impressive victory over Mexico, where Vinnie Pasquantino made history by hitting three home runs in a single game. Team USA secured the second-place spot in Pool B with a record of 3-1, and both teams are set to advance to the quarterfinals, with Italy facing Puerto Rico on March 14 and Team USA taking on Canada the day before. In a recent statement, Team USA's manager Mark DeRosa clarified that he had misspoken about their advancement, while Pasquantino expressed his excitement for the competition, saying they were thinking of their American counterparts during the game.

(UPDATED March 12, 2026 13:20 UTC)

In a historic match on March 11, 2026, Italy triumphed over Mexico with a score of 9 to 1, finishing pool play with a perfect record of 4-0, marking the first time Italy has won its pool outright in World Baseball Classic history. Vinnie Pasquantino made headlines by hitting three home runs during the game, becoming the first player ever to achieve a three-homer game in the tournament, while Aaron Nola pitched five shutout innings, allowing just four hits and striking out five batters. Following Italy's victory, Team USA also advanced to the quarterfinals, thanks to this significant win.

(UPDATED March 12, 2026 09:08 UTC)

In a spirited moment, Vinnie Pasquantino, captain of Team Italy, expressed his excitement for Team USA, saying, “You’re welcome, U.S.A. We were thinking of you guys over at your hotel.” As the World Baseball Classic progresses, Italy finished pool play undefeated with a perfect record of 4-0, while Team USA secured second place with a 3-1 record, and they will face Canada in the quarterfinals tomorrow at 8 p.m. ET, following Italy's matchup against Puerto Rico on March 14 at 3 p.m. ET.

(UPDATED March 12, 2026 07:16 UTC)

In a historic moment for Team Italy, Vinnie Pasquantino hit three home runs in their game against Mexico, becoming the first player to achieve this feat in World Baseball Classic history. After Italy finished pool play with a perfect record of 4-0, they celebrated their top seed in Pool B and are set to face Puerto Rico in the quarterfinals on March 14. Meanwhile, Team USA will take on Team Canada in their quarterfinal matchup tomorrow at 8 p.m. ET.

(UPDATED March 12, 2026 05:23 UTC)

In an impressive showing at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, Team Italy triumphed over Team Mexico with a score of 9 to 1 in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals on March 11, 2026, eliminating Mexico from the tournament. Vinnie Pasquantino made history by hitting three home runs in the game, becoming the first player ever to achieve a three-homer game in World Baseball Classic history, while Aaron Nola pitched five shutout innings for Italy. With this victory, Italy finished pool play with a perfect record of 4-0, securing the top seed in Pool B and allowing Team USA to advance to the quarterfinals despite their loss to Italy on March 10.