HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Kyle Teel #3 of Team Italy celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against Team United States in the second 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: Kyle Teel #3 of Team Italy celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against Team United States in the second inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 10: Martín Maldonado #15 of Team Puerto Rico drives in a run on a ground out against Team Canada during the fourth inning at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on March 10, 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 10: Eddie Rosario #17 of Team Puerto Rico reacts after hitting a single against Team Canada during the fourth inning at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on March 10, 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 10: Eddie Rosario #17 of Team Puerto Rico reacts after hitting a single against Team Canada \d4i at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on March 10, 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Aaron Judge #99 of Team United States runs the bases against Team Italy in the first 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 of Team Italy takes an at bat against Team United States in the first 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: Ernie Clement #5 of Team United States plays second base against Team Italy in the first inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)