Italy stun USA to leave hosts on brink at World Baseball ClassicKyle Teel (left) congratulates teammate Jac Caglianone after his solo home run in Italy's 8-6 upset over the United States. (Photo: AFP)HOUSTON — Italy pulled off a stunning 8-6 upset over the United States in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday, leaving the star-studded hosts facing possible elimination from the tournament. A win for unbeaten Italy in that game would see them advance to the last eight along with the United States. Three more runs followed in the sixth inning to leave Italy sitting on an 8-0 advantage. The USA gradually began to fire up in the sixth, with Baltimore Orioles slugger Gunnar Henderson's solo shot making it 8-1, before Pete Crow-Armstrong's three-run shot cut the lead to 8-4.

Source: Bangkok Post March 11, 2026 18:24 UTC