HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: David Bednar #53 of Team United States delivers a pitch against Team Italy in the eighth inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Alek Jacob #37 of Team Italy delivers a pitch against Team United States in the seventh inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 and Jakob Marsee #5 of Team Italy celebrates a 8-6 victory against Team United States after the game during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Jac Caglianone #14 of Team Italy celebrates a 8-6 victory against Team United States after the game during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Aaron Judge #99 of Team United States reacts after striking out to end the game against Team Italy during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. Team Italy defeated Team United States 8-6. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Jac Caglianone #14 of Team Italy is interviewed after defeating Team United States 8-6 during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Manager Francisco Cervelli #29 of Team Italy is interviewed after defeating Team United States 8-6 during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Manager Francisco Cervelli #29 of Team Italy is interviewed after defeating Team United States 8-6 during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)