Italian's espresso machine a hit at World Baseball Classic

TOKYO (AP) — Old-time baseball players would be appalled.

Italy's dugout at the World Baseball Classic comes outfitted with an espresso machine. And it's getting lots of attention.

“We are kind of shocked, actually, because this is something in Italian culture that’s sort of like water. I mean, coffee would be right after water,” Italy manager Mike Piazza said.

Piazza said he was content with the Nespresso machine in the dugout, but dissatisfied the coffee was being served in a paper cup and not a ceramic one.