Team Italy secured a spot in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals with a 9-1 victory over Team Mexico, finishing Pool B with a perfect 4-0 record. Vinnie Pasquantino made history by hitting three solo home runs in the game, marking the first time a player achieved this feat in WBC history. With this win, Italy also indirectly ensured Team USA’s advancement in the tournament, as Mexico was eliminated. Team USA will face Team Canada in the quarterfinals on March 13.
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