After helping Team Italy take down Team USA, Michael Lorenzen will now start Team Italy's semifinal matchup vs. Team Venezuela.

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

Italy secured a history-stamping victory over team USA. Italy jumped out to a five-run lead and extended that advantage to eight. USA slowly chipped into that deficit as Pete Crow-Armstrong delivered a pair of home runs.

Italy has been the suprise of the World Baseball Classic and manager Francisco Cervelli is revealing how they are staying humble.

Team USA concludes its World Baseball Classic group play on Tuesday night, as the United States take on Italy in Houston. Following a crucial matchup against Mexico on Monday, the United States now has a chance to potentially cement a place in the quarterfinals.

In the fourth inning of Italy's 8-6 stunner over Team USA, Jac Caglianone hit the Azzurri's third home run of the game. Returning to the dugout, he put on the Armani jacket waiting for him, downed a shot of espresso and received the due baci greeting from Vinnie Pasquantino,

Mark DeRosa denies misunderstanding World Baseball Classic scenarios after Team USA's loss to Italy Tuesday sparked debate despite advancing.

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