2026 월드 베이스볼 클래식에서 이탈리아는 휴스턴 다이킨 파크에서 열린 B조 개막전에서 브라질을 8-0으로 꺾었다. 1947년 이후 MLB에서 뛴 첫 이탈리아 태생 투수 샘 알데게리가 4 2/3이닝 무실점 호투를 펼쳤다. 이 승리는 야구를 고국에 뿌리내리려는 이탈리아의 강력한 출발을 알린다.
HOUSTON -- 이탈리아 대표팀 프란시스코 체르벨리 감독은 월드 베이스볼 클래식에 돌입하며 분명한 목표를 세웠다: 야구 국가로서 '이탈리아를 지도에 올리자'. 토요일 다이킨 파크에서 열린 브라질과의 개막전에서 체르벨리 감독은 샘 알데게리를 선발 투수로 기용했다. 이탈리아 베로나 출신으로 산 마르티노 부온 알베르고에서 자란 24세 좌완은 국가대표 유니폼을 입고 국제 무대 데뷔전을 치렀다.
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Team Italy secured a stunning 8-6 victory over favored Team USA in Pool B of the 2026 World Baseball Classic on Tuesday at Daikin Park in Houston, marking one of the biggest upsets in tournament history. Italy, now undefeated at 3-0 entering their finale, followed with a dominant win over Mexico on Wednesday, clinching advancement for both teams under tiebreaker rules while leaving USA at 3-1.
Team Italy secured a 7-4 victory over Great Britain in their second game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park in Houston. Back-to-back home runs from prospects Andrew Fischer and J.J. D'Orazio sparked the win, continuing Italy's strong start with a 2-0 record. The team celebrated with their signature espresso tradition led by captain Vinnie Pasquantino.
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Mexico's baseball team lost 1-9 to Italy in the Group B finale of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, held in Houston, sealing their elimination from the quarterfinals. Italy advanced undefeated with a 4-0 record, while the United States qualified as the group's second place with 3-1. Vinnie Pasquantino shone with three home runs in the game.
Following an 8-6 upset loss to undefeated Italy on Tuesday, Team USA's advancement from Pool B in the 2026 World Baseball Classic now rests on Italy's final game against Mexico. At 3-1, the Americans need Italy to win or lose by a high margin to avoid complex tiebreakers.
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Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel, playing for Team Italy, delivered a strong performance—including a home run and double—in Tuesday's 8-6 World Baseball Classic Pool B upset victory over Team USA at Daikin Park in Houston before exiting with a right hamstring injury. Italy plans to replace him with bullpen catcher Andres Annunziata.
Canada secured its first-ever berth in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals with a 7-2 victory over Cuba on Wednesday in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The win gave Team Canada a 3-1 record and the top seed in Pool A, thanks to a prior head-to-head triumph over Puerto Rico. Cuba finished third in the pool with a 2-2 mark, marking the first time it failed to advance past the group stage.
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Canada secured an 8-2 victory over Colombia in their opening Pool A game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Owen Caissie's second-inning home run provided an early lead and landed in a Canadian flag held by fans. The win moves Canada to 1-0, while Colombia falls to 0-2.