4 Takeaways From Italy’s World Baseball Classic Quarterfinal Win Over Puerto Rico

DAIKIN PARK (Houston) – Time to get beaned up, Miami.  The magical run continues for undefeated Italy, which will be taking its Armani suits, espresso machines, cheek-kisses and, most importantly, high-powered offense to the World Baseball Classic semifinals after holding off a late charge from Puerto Rico in Saturday’s quarterfinal to seal an 8-6 win. Here … Read more

Monasterio’s 3-run blast in 11th inning sets Brewers’ record

CINCINNATI (AP) — Andruw Monasterio hit a three-run home run in the 11th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers won their franchise-record 14th game in a row 6-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night. It was the 13th straight series loss for the Reds against the Brewers. Advertisement Elly De La Cruz scored on … Read more