Historic Upset: Italy’s Baseball Team Defeats USA on Home Turf in World Baseball Classic

In a stunning and memorable turn of events at the World Baseball Classic in Houston, the Italian national baseball team delivered a historic upset, silencing the mighty stars of Major League Baseball. The Azzurri, a squad largely composed of Italian-Americans, showcased an authentic ‘paisà’ spirit – so much so that they famously brought their own coffee maker to the dugout – as they secured an incredible victory against the United States on their own soil.