Vinnie Pasquantino

The espresso shots sure kicked in for Vinnie Pasquantino in Team Italy’s 9-1 win, recording the first-ever three-homer World Baseball Classic game. The first baseman’s three solo blasts delivered a blow to Mexico’s hopes and helped Italia seal the top seed in Pool B. “I’m caffeinated,” Pasquantino said postgame. “I’m beaned up right now.”