Team USA's hopes of winning the World Baseball Classic took a major setback on Tuesday night as they spotted Italy an eight-run lead that proved insurmountable despite a late spark from the offense. The 8-6 loss moved the United States to the brink of elimination and Mark DeRosa's team no longer controls its own destiny after thinking it had already clinched a spot in the quarterfinals. Instead, they must get one of their preferred results in Wednesday's clash between Italy and Mexico.
