Italy holds off Puerto Rico rally, reaches WBC semifinals
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World Baseball Classic, Italy and Team USA
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Seth Lugo, who started the game on the mound for Puerto Rico, was pulled after allowing two walks and three hits, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Italy took an early 3-1 lead before Lugo was pulled out of the game, and ended the first inning with a 4-1 lead.
Elsewhere, Team Italy prevented an early exit for the U.S. by routing Mexico. Both Canada and Puerto Rico advanced out of Pool A.