TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 08: Johnny of boy band NCT throws the ceremonial first pitch during the 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool C game between Chinese Taipei and South Korea at Tokyo Dome on March 8, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 07: Gunnar Henderson #11 of Team United States reacts after a double in the fifth inning against Team Great Britain during a 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool B game at Daikin Park on March 07, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 07: Kyle Schwarber #12 of Team United States salutes the dugout after a two run home run in the fifth inning against Team Great Britain during a 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool B game at Daikin Park on March 07, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 07: Gunnar Henderson #11 of Team United States reacts after a double in the fifth inning against Team Great Britain during a 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool B game at Daikin Park on March 07, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 07: Kyle Schwarber #12 of Team United States salutes the dugout after a two run home run in the fifth inning against Team Great Britain during a 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool B game at Daikin Park on March 07, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 07: Kyle Schwarber #12 of Team United States salutes the dugout after a two run home run in the fifth inning against Team Great Britain during a 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool B game at Daikin Park on March 07, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 07: Luis Vázquez #8 of Team Puerto Rico reacts after a bunt for a single against Team Panama during the tenth inning at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on March 07, 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 08: Members of Team Republic of Korea huddle prior to the 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool C game between Chinese Taipei and South Korea at Tokyo Dome on March 8, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Toru Hanai/Getty Images)