Vinnie Pasquantino Makes History With Three-Homer WBC Performance

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino made history as the first player to hit three home runs in a single World Baseball Classic game, powering Italy to a 9-1 victory over Mexico. This breakout performance secured Italy a No. 1 seed in Pool B and a quarterfinal matchup against Puerto Rico. After a hitless start to the tournament, Pasquantino’s historic effort helped Italy sweep pool play, and his three-homer game has been celebrated with international broadcast calls.