US EditionItaly’s Improbable World Baseball Classic Run Ends, but Azzurri Leave Lasting Impact at Home
Venezuela rallied with three consecutive RBIs in the seventh inning to overcome Italy's lead and advance to their first World Baseball Classic final.
- On Monday, Venezuela defeated Italy 4-2 at LoanDepot Park in Miami, securing its first World Baseball Classic final appearance. The victory ended Italy's surprising tournament run.
- Italy, the first European nation to reach a World Baseball Classic semifinal, entered with a 5-0 record and gained attention for celebratory rituals involving espresso and wine after victories.
- Michael Lorenzen allowed consecutive run-scoring singles to Ronald Acu, Maikel Garcia, and Luis Arraez in the seventh inning, erasing Italy's 2-1 lead. The rally proved decisive.
- Venezuela meets the United States for the title on Tuesday night. A coin toss held earlier Monday determined the U.S. as home team, as both squads entered 5-1.
- Captain Vinnie Pasquantino noted that 7 million people watched in Italy, stating the goal was to impact baseball there and be taken seriously in three years.
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Venezuela Rallies in Seventh to Beat Italy 4-2, Reaches First WBC Final
MIAMI (VINnews)-Venezuela erupted for three two-out runs in the seventh inning to overcome Italy’s early lead, defeating the Cinderella Azzurri 4-2 on Monday night in the World Baseball Classic semifinals at loanDepot park. The victory sends Venezuela to its first-ever WBC championship game, where it will face the United States on Tuesday night. Italy, which […]
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