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,

Vinnie Pasquantino and his team, Italy, reached the World Baseball Classic semifinals by defeating Puerto Rico on Saturday.

The World Baseball Classic started with five players from the active Dodgers roster participating, but most have been eliminated.

Team USA is moving on in the 2026 World Baseball Classic bracket. The Americans held on for a 5-3 win against Canada on Friday night at Daikin Park in Houston. Team USA's win sets up the biggest game of the tournament so far: USA vs.

HOUSTON, TEXAS — Team Italy’s highly successful showing at the World Baseball Classic (WBC) has been fueled by a red-hot offense so far. Italy, after all, is not only a perfect 5-0 — including an impressive 8-6 victory over heavily favored Team USA in pool play — but it has scored a whopping 40 runs during its five games.