"A 32-year-old right-hander, Nola got the win in the group stage finale against Mexico on March 11. He allowed four hits over five scoreless innings with five strikeouts and one walk, throwing 69 pitches."
"Italy manager Francisco Cervelli made the change a few hours before his team was to arrive at loanDepot park."
"The winner of the game plays the United States in the final on Tuesday night."
Italy manager Francisco Cervelli changed his starting pitcher for Monday night's World Baseball Classic semifinal against Venezuela, selecting Aaron Nola over Michael Lorenzen. Nola, a 32-year-old right-hander, earned a win in Italy's group stage finale against Mexico on March 11, allowing four hits over five scoreless innings with five strikeouts and one walk on 69 pitches. Venezuela counters with 25-year-old right-hander Keider Montero on the mound. The semifinal winner advances to face the United States in Tuesday night's championship game.
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