Team Italy pulled off one of the biggest upsets in World Baseball Classic history on Tuesday, defeating Team USA with a final score of 8-6. The loss places the Americans in a precarious position regarding their advancement to the next round of the tournament, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.
The game reached a high-stakes conclusion in the bottom of the ninth inning. New York Yankees star Aaron Judge stepped to the plate as the tying run with two outs, but Greg Weissert struck him out to seal the win for the Italian squad. The defeat marks a significant blow to the defending champions' campaign.
With this result, Team USA no longer controls its own destiny in the tournament. Their path to the knockout stage now hinges on the result of the upcoming matchup between Italy and Mexico, which is set to take place Wednesday night. Fans and analysts alike will be watching that contest closely to see if the Americans can still find a way to move forward.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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