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Pasquantino, Italy Top Mexico, Helps USA Clinch Spot in World Baseball Classic QF
Italy remained undefeated (4-0) with Pasquantino’s record three homers, eliminating Mexico and ensuring Team USA’s quarterfinal spot as Pool B’s second-place team.
- Leading Italy to a 9-1 victory, Italy defeated Mexico in Houston, with Pasquantino hitting three home runs. The win eliminated Mexico from the tournament.
- Entering the night 0-for-12, Pasquantino became the first player to hit three home runs in a World Baseball Classic game, supported by five shutout innings from Aaron Nola.
- The result eliminated Mexico after Jakob Marsee and Dante Nori drove in runs, according to the source.
- Italy manager Francisco Cervelli said, 'The job is not done yet'; Pasquantino told reporters, 'This will be forgotten very soon.'
- Looking toward the next, Italy prepares for the next round, and Team USA will battle Canada in a quarterfinal at 8 p.m. Friday in Houston.
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