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On Saturday in Pool A, Panama faces Puerto Rico at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in a key 2026 World Baseball Classic matchup as the host nation looks to energize the home crowd against a dangerous Panama squad.
Puerto Rico, led by stars like Nolan Arenado and closer Edwin Díaz, takes on Colombia on Friday in Pool A action at the World Baseball Classic in San Juan. MORE: How to live stream World Baseball Classic 2026,
Dylan DeLucia pitched four scoreless innings against Puerto Rico to help boost Italy to its first World Baseball Classic semifinal and immediately was aware of the impact created by a team celebrating home run shots with shots — of espresso.