Italy reaches first WBC semifinal in 20 years

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Italy’s unbeaten WBC run rolls on with an 8-6 win over Puerto Rico and semifinal berth
Italy’s Andrew Fischer celebrates after hitting a two-run double during the fourth inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Puerto Rico, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Houston.

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Espresso shots, pricier wine and an unbeaten Italy now bound for the WBC semifinals
Italy holds off Puerto Rico rally, reaches WBC semifinals: Highlights
Italy’s unbeaten run in World Baseball Classic continues with win over Puerto Rico in quarterfinals
J.J. D’Orazio doubled with three RBIs and Andrew Fischer drove in two runs as Italy kept up its charmed World Baseball Classic run with an 8-6 win over Puerto Rico on Saturday to earn its first trip t...

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WBC: Italy stays hot, dispenses Puerto Rico to advance to semifinal
JJ D'Orazio drove in three runs and Andrew Fischer knocked in two for Italy, which erased an 1-0 deficit with four runs in the first and then pushed its lead to 8-2 with a four-run fourth.

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Japan's World Baseball Classic title defense is over. Saturday night at loanDepot Park in Miami, Venezuela rallied from behind to eliminate Japan (VEN 8, JPN 5) and advance to the semifinals. Venezuela is one step away from Tuesday's Championship Game and Japan will head home following its worst World Baseball Classic finish ever.