Italy Upset

Team USA manager DeRosa admits misspoke on WBC advancement before Italy loss

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In a surprising 8-6 defeat to Italy during the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Team USA manager Mark DeRosa acknowledged that he incorrectly stated on television that his team had already clinched a quarterfinals berth. The loss leaves the Americans' advancement uncertain, pending the outcome of Italy's game against Mexico. DeRosa explained that he misread the pool standings calculations prior to resting several key players.