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The Italian National Team picked up its first win on their trip to Florida on Tuesday, defeating the Canadian Lafleche College 5-1 at Holman Stadium in Vero Beach. Designated hitter Jairo Ramos led the way, by going 2-for-3 with three RBI. Juan Infante and Alex Sambucci also drove in runs. On the mound Roberto Corradini struck out five in three innings to start the game. Afterwards Tiago Da Silva, Matteo Pizziconi and Junior Oberto closed it out.
Italy had lost its first two games last weekend against the New York Mets and the Florida Marlins. After a double practice session on Wednesday at the formerly Spring Training site of the Los Angeles Dodgers in Vero Beach the team of manager Marco Mazzieri is going to conclude its trip with two exhibition games against the Washington Nationals in Viera on Thursday and Friday.