Source: FOX News
Summary
Team USA lost 8-6 to Italy in the World Baseball Classic, putting their quarterfinal hopes in jeopardy. Italy’s Kyle Teel, Sam Antonacci, and Jac Caglianone homered, while Michael Lorenzen pitched 4.2 scoreless innings. The U.S. got homers from Pete Crow-Armstrong and Gunnar Henderson, but their rally fell short. Aaron Judge had a chance to extend the game in the ninth inning but struck out. The U.S. will now need to hope for an Italy win over Mexico to advance.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
Italy’s early lead felt like a punch to the gut, and the U.S. struggled to recover.
Crow-Armstrong’s home run in the seventh inning sparked a late push, but it was too little, too late.
Aaron Judge’s strikeout in the ninth inning was the final nail in the coffin.
This one felt recognizable early: the U.S. thought they had it in the bag, but Italy had other plans.
Original Observation: When you’re down by seven runs in the seventh inning, it’s hard to believe you had it in the bag.
Author: Evan Null
