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Italy’s Unbeaten WBC Run Rolls on with an 8-6 Win over Puerto Rico and Semifinal Berth
- Italy defeated Puerto Rico 8-6 on Saturday in Houston, earning its first World Baseball Classic semifinal appearance while improving to 5-0 in the tournament.
- Trailing early after a leadoff home run by Willi Castro, Italy scored four runs in the first inning to take the lead for good.
- Orazio recorded three RBIs including a two-run double, while Andrew Fischer drove in two runs and RBI singles by Dominic Canzone and Jac Caglianone chased Seth Lugo.
- Puerto Rico mounted a late rally, scoring four runs in the eighth, but Greg Weissert secured a five-out save to preserve the victory.
- The Azzurri will travel to Miami to face defending champion Japan or Venezuela on Monday night, marking the team's first semifinal appearance.
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