On Tuesday, Italy hung a stunning 8-6 loss on America’s “super team” in the World Baseball Classic, creating the very likelihood that Italy would reach the quarterfinals and the possibility that United States might be eliminated.

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Owen Caissie hit a two-run home run, and Abraham Toro knocked in two runs as Canada won its opening game 8-2 over Colombia. The Naylor brothers played big roles in the victory, with Josh going 2-of-4 with an RBI and Bo throwing out two runners attempting steals.

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Team Israel got to play "Hava Nagila" one more time at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Israel ended its tournament on a high note by beating the Netherlands, 6-2, at loanDepot park on Tuesday, in what was the final game for both teams.

The 2026 World Baseball Classic continued Friday with Japan, the Dominican Republic and the United States among the teams beginning pool play. The eight-game schedule began with Shohei Ohtani’s offensive exploits at the Tokyo Dome.

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