The final day of pool play at the World Baseball Classic is over, and the United States is moving on after all. In the first game Wednesday, Canada defeated Cuba 7-2 to advance to the quarterfinals, eliminate Cuba and surpass Puerto Rico to win Pool A.

In a TV appearance before a stunning loss, DeRosa falsely noted that Team USA had 'already punched' its ticket to the knockout round

DeRosa tried to clarify his comments and decisions before a loss that put Team USA in danger of exiting the World Baseball Classic early.

It hasn't been the best few days for the Team USA manager.

For the first time since 2006, Team USA has defeated Mexico in the World Baseball Classic. USA used Paul Skenes' golden right arm and home runs from Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony to beat Mexico in Monday night's crucial Pool B matchup at Daikin Park in Houston ( USA 5, MEX 3 ). Mexico had beaten USA in their three previous WBC meetings.

Few stakes feel higher than an overtime Olympic gold medal game against your biggest rival, especially when your team hasn’t won in 46 years. For New Jersey Devils center and Team USA men’s hockey star Jack Hughes,