Summary
Team USA advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic despite losing 8-6 to Italy. Manager Mark DeRosa clarified that he never meant to imply Team USA had already secured a quarterfinal spot before playing Italy. Team USA will face Canada in the quarterfinals.
Key Facts
- Team USA lost to Italy with a score of 8-6.
- Team USA needed Italy to beat Mexico by six or more runs to advance, which Italy did by winning 9-1.
- Mark DeRosa, the manager, stated that he was aware of the need to beat Italy despite some interview comments suggesting otherwise.
- Both Team USA and Italy had 2-0 records going into their match against each other.
- Team USA rallied in the game, scoring six runs and bringing the winning run to the plate but did not succeed.
- Team USA will play Canada in the quarterfinals on Friday.
- The loss to Italy complicated Team USA's path to the championship game.
