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Yadier Molina delivers emotional speech to team Puerto Rico after World Baseball Classic elimination
Puerto Rico’s elimination in the World Baseball Classic left a somber mood in the “Team Rubio” clubhouse after an 8–6 loss to Italy that ended their run in the tournament. However, amid the frustration and the silence that usually follows a defeat,
Italy reached the World Baseball Classic semifinals after defeating Puerto Rico 8–6 in Houston. Vinnie Pasquantino played a key role in the win while Seth Lugo struggled on the mound for Puerto Rico.