Team USA manager Mark DeRosa faced criticism for his handling of a pool play loss to Italy, which ended 8-6, as he appeared to misjudge the team’s need to win to secure a quarterfinal spot. After Italy’s victory over Mexico confirmed Team USA’s advancement, DeRosa acknowledged misreading the situation. His decisions during the game, including using Ryan Yarbrough as a reliever, drew sharp scrutiny regarding his managerial skills. Team USA is set to face Canada in the quarterfinals on Friday.
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