Italy downs Puerto Rico to reach WBC semis

Title Italy's Winning Streak Azzurri Down Puerto Rico 8-6, Reach WBC Semifinals

The Italian national baseball team, the Azzurri, has made history by defeating Puerto Rico 8-6 in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) quarterfinals on Saturday. This dominant victory marks Italy's first trip to the semifinals in the tournament's history.

Italy's J.J. D'Orazio and Andrew Fischer were instrumental in their team's success, with D'Orazio driving in three runs and Fischer adding two RBIs. The Azzurri got off to a strong start, scoring four runs in the first inning and maintaining a steady lead throughout the game. Puerto Rico staged a late rally, but Italy's Greg Weissert shut the door with a scoreless ninth inning, earning a five-out save.

This victory marks Italy's fifth consecutive win in the tournament, improving their record to 5-0. They will now face either Japan or Venezuela on Monday night in Miami.

Puerto Rico, which has appeared in the WBC quarterfinals for the sixth time, fell to 1-2 against Italy in the tournament. The team will look to rebound in their next game.

Italy's offense was a key factor in their victory, with several players making significant contributions. Vinnie Pasquantino set a WBC record with three home runs in Italy's previous game and continued his impressive form with an RBI single in the bottom of the first inning.

As the Azzurri move forward in the tournament, they will look to build on this momentum and establish themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the WBC.

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Keywords Italy, Puerto Rico, World Baseball Classic, WBC semifinals, baseball

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