Source: Fox News
Summary
Team Italy is bringing a unique celebration to the World Baseball Classic, an espresso shot made from a machine in the dugout, inspired by Italian tradition. Players and coaches can get a caffeine fix, and the machine has been used in previous tournaments, including the 2023 WBC. Manager Francisco Cervelli, a former big leaguer, said the espresso machine “goes everywhere with us” and is a normal part of the team’s routine.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Team Italy’s WBC celebrations are as Italian as it gets – espresso shots in the dugout.
Players take an espresso shot after a home run, and first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino gives them a kiss on both cheeks, a traditional sign of affection.
This one felt recognizable early.
The result wasn’t surprising by the end.
It’s a tradition. You’re walking down the road. You see a coffee spot, get some coffee. Then you chitchat, and then keep walking and do the same thing all over and over again. That’s how Italy is. – Manager Francisco Cervelli
Author: Evan Null
