HOUSTON, Texas (WIBW) – Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino made World Baseball Classic (WBC) history representing Team Italy.
Pasquantino put his plate power on display with three home runs to boost Italy to a 9-1 win over Mexico. He became the first player to hit a home run three times in one game in WBC history.
With the Italy victory, Team USA advanced out of pool play and will take on Canada on Friday in the quarterfinals.
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