Italy scores 5 in 9th to top Mexico 10-9 in Group D (Yahoo Sports)

John Andreoli capped Italy's five-run rally in the ninth with a two-run single , lifting his team to a wild 10-9 victory over Mexico on Thursday night in the first game of Group D in the World Baseball Classic. Francisco Cervelli sparked Italy's big inning with a leadoff double against Roberto Osuna. Chris Colabello followed with a double, advancing pinch-runner Sebastian Poma to third.