The pitcher who shut down Team USA in the World Baseball Classic wasn’t who many fans expected. Michael Lorenzen, the Colorado Rockies right-hander born in Anaheim, California, threw 4⅔ scoreless innings to help Italy defeat the United States 8–6 at Daikin Park in Houston. The performance on March 10, 2026, delivered one of the tournament’s biggest upsets — and introduced many casual fans to the MLB veteran now pitching for Italy. How Lorenzen Shut Down Team USA’s Lineup Lorenzen was dominant from the first pitch. He allowed just two hits and one walk over his 4⅔ innings, leaving the mound wit...

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