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Team Italy will start Aaron Nola against Venezuela in the WBC semifinal, saving Michael Lorenzen for a possible final vs. the U.S.
Team Italy will start Aaron Nola over Michael Lorenzen in the World Baseball Classic semifinal against Venezuela, with Lorenzen likely saved for a potential final against the United States.
Nola, 32, pitched a strong game in pool play, shutting out Mexico on four hits with five strikeouts.
He struggled in a 2025 season with the Phillies, posting a 5-10 record and 6.01 ERA due to injuries, but has a career 109-89 record and 3.83 ERA over 11 seasons with Philadelphia.
Lorenzen, 34, earned a win against the U.S. in pool play and signed with the Rockies after a 7-11, 4.64 ERA season with Kansas City.
Italy finished pool play undefeated at 4-0, while the U.S. went 3-1.
El equipo de Italia comenzará con Aaron Nola contra Venezuela en la semifinal del CMB, guardando a Michael Lorenzen para una posible final contra los Estados Unidos.