ESPRESSO MACHINE KEEPS TEAM FUELED IN BLOWOUT WIN

A caffeinated Team Italy got off to a roaring start in their World Baseball Classic opener, dominating in an 8-0 shutout of Team Brazil. Making its return in the win was the team’s famed espresso machine, which first appeared during the 2023 tournament. “In Italy, we drink coffee about 20 times a day,” Italy manager Francisco Cervelli said. “It’s a tradition.”