But the cleanup hitter , Alex Liddi of the Seattle Mariners , is from San Remo , Italy , and native Italians started at three other positions .
Italy 's lineup Friday began with three Americans of Italian descent : Nick Punto , Chris Denorfia and Anthony Rizzo .
The cleanup hitter , Alex Liddi of the Seattle Mariners , is from San Remo , Italy , and native Italians started at three other positions .
Italy 's lineup Friday began with three Americans of Italian descent : Nick Punto , Chris Denorfia and Anthony Rizzo .