Vinnie Pasquantino has 3-word message after helping Team USA advance in WBC

Mar 12, 2026 - 10:00

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Vinnie Pasquantino has 3-word message after helping Team USA advance in WBC

The USA baseball team advanced to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals after Italy defeated Mexico 9-1. Italy first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino, who hit three home runs, had this to say after the win:

Vinnie Pasquantino: "You're welcome, USA" pic.twitter.com/3UoQVGuITc— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) March 12, 2026

Pasquantino achieved the first three-home-run game in World Baseball Classic history, and it came at the right time for the USA. Mexico was jostling to keep the second-best record in Pool B, which would’ve earned them a trip to the quarterfinals.

All that Mexico had to do was win against Italy. Unfortunately, Vinnie Pasquantino had a lot to say at bat. He hit a solo home run in the top of the second, another solo shot in the top of the sixth, and a two-run bomb in the top of the eighth.

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Mar 11, 2026; Houston, TX, United States; Italy first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (9) celebrates after defeating Mexico at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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As a result, Team USA will advance to the quarterfinals with a 3-1 record. As the No. 2 seed in Pool B, they will play Team Canada, the No. 1 team in Pool A (San Juan). That matchup will begin on Friday, March 13, at 8 p.m. ET at Daikin Park.

Meanwhile, Italy finishes with a 4-0 record and the top record in Pool A (Houston). They face Puerto Rico, the No. 2 team in Pool A. They will play their matchup the next day, on Saturday, March 14 at 3 p.m. ET in Daikin Park.