Italy's 4-0 run through Pool B propelled Team USA into the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic, and Team Canada have reached the quarterfinals for the first time following a decisive win over Cuba. Eno, Trevor, DVR, and Stephen Nesbitt discuss the four quarterfinal matchups on tap, and share their final predictions for the tournament as the knockout stage gets underway.

Rundown

0:18 Italy Sweeps Pool B, Canada Advances to Quarterfinals!

2:31 Korea vs. Dominican Republic (Friday, 6:30p ET)

15:45 USA vs. Canada (Friday, 8:00p ET)

29:10 Puerto Rico vs. Italy (Saturday 3:00p ET)

37:26 Venezuela vs. Japan (Saturday 9:00p ET)

47:10 Final Predictions to Win This Year’s WBC

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