Team USA lost to Italy 8-6 in the World Baseball Classic, giving the team a 3-1 record, but it may not be enough for them to advance if Mexico defeats Italy. Team USA manager Mark DeRosa initially stated that the team had already clinched a spot in the quarterfinals. However, after the game, he admitted he "misspoke" about the team's position, stating that he had "already punched" its "ticket to the quarterfinal" after beating Mexico. If USA is eliminated via the three-way tiebreaker, it will face further questions about its future as manager.