Mar 11, 2026 - 7:51p ET
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World Baseball Classic Highlights: Italy Beats Mexico To Advance to Quarterfinals, Helps USA
Updated: Mar 11, 2026 - 11:07 PM ET
Italy and Team USA have advanced to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals!
After Team USA lost to Italy on Tuesday, it became the Italians' biggest fans, needing them to beat Mexico for both teams to advance. Italy came through on the back of three home runs from captain Vinnie Pasquantino. Starter Aaron Nola held Mexico scoreless through five innings and Jacob Marsee added two RBIs.
After Italy's win, USA might owe the Italians even more espresso for their efforts as both advance out of Pool B.
Here are the top moments and highlights from Italy vs. Mexico.
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Mar 11, 2026 - 9:31p ET
Vinnie Pasquantino Makes It A Hat-Trick
Mar 11, 2026 - 8:43p ET
Vinnie Pasquantino Hits Another HR
Mar 11, 2026 - 8:28p ET
Italy's Small-Ball Approach Gets It Done
Mar 11, 2026 - 7:58p ET
Another Solo HR For Italy
Mar 11, 2026 - 7:35p ET
Italy Strikes First
Mar 11, 2026 - 5:29p ET
Italy vs. Mexico: Starting Pitchers, Lineups, Tie-Breaking Scenarios
Live Coverage for this began on Mar 11, 2026 - 11:07p ET
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