In the fourth inning of Italy's 8-6 stunner over Team USA, Jac Caglianone hit the Azzurri's third home run of the game. Returning to the dugout, he put on the Armani jacket waiting for him, downed a shot of espresso and received the due baci greeting from Vinnie Pasquantino, who placed a kiss on each of his Kansas City Royals teammate’s cheeks. Italy poured it on early and held on late for the biggest baseball win in its country’s history, putting the best USA roster ever assembled in danger of possibly not advancing out of its World Baseball Classic pool. Here are my takeaways: 1. Behind Lore...

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