Team USA makes World Baseball Classic quarterfinals
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Team USA advances in WBC thanks to Italy’s win over Mexico
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The Dominican Republic holds on to win Pool D, finishing 4-0. Venezuela mounted a ninth-inning comeback but ultimately falls to 3-1 in pool play and advances to the quarterfinals as the runner-up. TEAM DOMINICAN REPUBLIC HANGS ON TO WIN POOL D! pic.twitter.com/C8JWf4QudY
Team USA fell behind 8-0 and couldn't dig out of a hole -- the shocking result could cost the U.S. a spot in the quarterfinals
Italy just helped Team USA keep their World Baseball Classic dreams alive. Here’s what’s next as they progress to the Quarterfinals.
Well, the United States is moving on after all. Italy took a big lead early and rolled to a dominant 9-1 win over Mexico on Wednesday at Daikin Park in Houston. That eliminated Mexico and ensured that the United States reached the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic after its stunning loss to Italy on Tuesday.
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