Italy’s WBC run ended in the semifinals, but its espresso-fueled surge captured attention back home, with millions watching late at night — a breakthrough moment the team hopes will spark lasting growth for baseball. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/03/17/baseball/italy-wbc-legacy/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #baseball #vinniepasquantino #franciscocervelli #italy #worldbaseballclassic
Italy falls short of WBC final but leaves lasting mark

The team's espresso-fueled surge captured attention back home, with millions watching late into the night.

The Japan Times

Espressos and red wine: Italy’s baseball team captivates Classic

Home runs are greeted with a celebratory shot of espresso and the donning of an Armani jacket. Victories are marked with bottles of red wine while t…
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https://www.diningandcooking.com/2557322/espressos-and-red-wine-italys-baseball-team-captivates-classic-2/

Adnkronos - ultimoratop: Baseball, l'Italia è ai quarti del World Classic: Messico ko 9-1

(Adnkronos) - Da segnalare i tre fuori campo del capitano azzurro, Vinnie Pasquantino

Baseball, Italy is in the quarter-finals of the World Classic: Mexico eliminated 9-1

(Adnkronos) - It’s worth noting the three misses by the team captain, Vinnie Pasquantino.

#Italy #theWorldClassic #Mexico #VinniePasquantino

https://www.adnkronos.com/sport/baseball-italia-quarti-world-classic_4aPFpSLuMlBYzOJDEL2dXm

Baseball, l'Italia batte anche il Messico e va ai quarti del World Classic

La qualificazione dopo la vittoria di ieri contro gli Usa

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