In a shocking turn of events, the United States lost to Italy 8-6 in the World Baseball Classic, leaving them needing help to advance to the quarterfinals with a 3-1 record. Italy’s victory means the U.S. will rely on the outcome of the Mexico-Italy game; a win for Italy secures the U.S. second place. U.S. manager Mark DeRosa clarified he misspoke about the team’s advancement, while player Aaron Judge expressed disappointment over the team’s failure to control their own destiny. The team will now watch Wednesday’s game, hoping for favorable results.
