US reach World Baseball Classic quarter-finals after getting needed help from Italy

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Pasquantino lifts Italy with historic effortUS reach quarter-finals despite loss to ItalyCanada beat Cuba to win group in San JuanVinnie Pasquantino had the World Baseball Classic’s first three-homer game, leading Italy over Mexico 9-1 on Wednesday night to win Pool B and advance the United States to the quarter-finals as group’s second-place team.Italy’s victory ended a day of uncertainty for the Americans, who needed help to reach the quarter-finals after losing to Italy 8-6 on Tuesday night. Continue reading...

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US reach World Baseball Classic quarter-finals after getting needed help from Italy
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US reach World Baseball Classic quarter-finals after getting needed help from Italy

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Pasquantino lifts Italy with historic effortUS reach quarter-finals despite loss to ItalyCanada beat Cuba to win group in San JuanVinnie Pasquantino had the World Baseball Classic’s first three-homer game, leading Italy over Mexico 9-1 on Wednesday night to win Pool B and advance the United States to the quarter-finals as group’s second-place team.Italy’s victory ended a day of uncertainty for the Americans, who needed help to reach the quarter-finals after losing to Italy 8-6 on Tuesday night. Continue reading...