Overview
- Italy reinstalled its espresso machine in the dugout for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, confirming the return of the 2023 tradition.
- Players took espresso shots after home runs during an 8-0 win over Brazil, with Dante Nori drinking a shot delivered by Pasquantino and Dominic Canzone also going deep.
- Nori credited Pasquantino with conceiving the celebration, and Pasquantino served multiple shots during the game.
- Manager Francisco Cervelli framed the ritual as cultural, saying coffee is a way of living for Italians.
- Italy improved to 2-0 with a 7-4 win over Great Britain on Sunday and is scheduled to face Team USA on Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET.