Team USA suffered a massive 8-6 upset at the hands of Italy on Tuesday night, dampening their World Baseball Classic quarterfinal hopes.

FORT MYERS, FLA. – Joe Ryan looked like his usual self when he pitched Monday, March 16, giving up five hits and one run across four innings. He totaled six strikeouts and one walk. The biggest surprise is his outing came against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Hammond Stadium,

Thanks to Italy, Team USA has avoided an embarrassing first-round elimination in the World Baseball Classic. Italy's win over Mexico Wednesday night at Daikin Park in Houston (ITA 9, MEX 1) punched the team's ticket and also USA's ticket to the quarterfinals.

Italy defeated Mexico to advance in World Baseball Classic, while saving Team USA's tournament hopes with their crucial victory in Houston.

Team USA manager Mark DeRosa needed to know the simple rules of the tournament. Instead, he made an embarrassment of the national team he was leading.

Philadelphia Phillies veteran Aaron Nola pitches for Italy in the World Baseball Classic. On Wednesday, Team USA’s fate rests on Nola’s right arm. Nola will start for Italy in its Pool B finale against Mexico (7 p.

Follow live reaction with Team USA stunned in its pool play finale as the 2026 World Baseball Classic continues

Team USA will need several things to fall their way if they want to advance to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic following an upset loss to Italy