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Team USA Advances as Italy Opens 5-0 Lead Over Mexico

Italy’s five-run burst against Mexico sent Team USA into the WBC quarterfinals, barring extra innings. Jakob Marsee’s bases-loaded single made it 5-0 and locked in the Americans’ path: either Italy would win, or Mexico would need at least six runs to flip the scenario. Earlier, UnderDog MLB noted even Italy’s fourth run had put USA on the brink.