USA in jeopardy at World Baseball Classic after stunning loss to Italy

Italy stun USA 8-6 to shake up WBC quarter-final race Crow-Armstrong hits two HRs but rally falls short Japan finish group unbeaten as Murakami hits slam Kyle Teel, Sam Antonacci and Jac Caglianone homered as Italy built a big lead and held on to stun the United States 8-6 Tuesday night in the World Baseball Classic. The US are done with pool play at Houston’s Daikin Park and need the Italians to beat Mexico Wednesday night to be guaranteed a spot in the quarter-finals. If Mexico beat Ital...

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Aaron Judge, Paul Skenes power Team USA over Mexico, closes in on spot in World Baseball Classic quarterfinal

Team USA closed in on the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic, as Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony hits home runs, while Paul Skenes dominated Mexico's lineup on Monday night.

A stunning U.S. loss to Italy leaves World Baseball Classic fate hanging

The surprising loss by the United States to Italy in the World Baseball Classic Tuesday night means that the Americans need help to advance to the quarterfinals. Mexico and Italy wrap up Pool B play Wednesday night where a win by the Italians will give the U.S. second place and a spot in the next round. If Mexico wins then all three teams will move to 3-1 and 1-1 against each other and send it to a tiebreaker.

By KRISTIE RIEKEN

Italy stuns United States 8-6 in World Baseball Classic

The star-studded host is now facing possible elimination from the tournament.