Italy, Puerto Rico and World Baseball Classic
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Canada upset Pool A leaders Puerto Rico on March 10, setting up a huge pool finale against Cuba on March 11.
Probably the least known member of the Red Sox organization in the World Baseball Classic might get a late-game opportunity to try to help Puerto Rico advance to the semifinals Saturday.
The ball soared over the fence. Hiram Bithorn Stadium erupted in revelry. Darell Hernaiz skipped around the bases, the ballpark lights strobing overhead, as his teammates waited to receive him at home plate.
Italy and Puerto Rico squared off in a win-or-go-home WBC quarterfinal. Check out the highlights.
The Dominican Republic is on a mission at the World Baseball Classic. And it's happening via the long ball. With Friday's 10-0 rout of Korea, the Dominicans are 5-0 in the tournament. They have outscored opponents 51-10 while batting .
The 2026 World Baseball Classic resumes Friday with a quarterfinal matchup between Team USA and Canada at Daikin Park in Houston. The WBC is single elimination now. The winner of Friday's game will advance to the semifinals to take on the winner of the Dominican Republic vs.