Canada upset Pool A leaders Puerto Rico on March 10, setting up a huge pool finale against Cuba on March 11.
Italy jumped out to a big lead and stopped a late Puerto Rico comeback for an 8-3 win to reach the WBC semifinals ...
Christian Vázquez hit a bases clearing single that trimmed Puerto Rico’s deficit to 8-6 against Italy.
Nolan Arenado picked up up first hit in WBC with single to give Puerto Rico early lead over Canada.