HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 07: Lucas Rojo #15 of the Brazil warms up in the first inning against Italy during the 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool B game between Brazil and Italy at Daikin Park on March 07, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 07: Felipe Koragi #2 of the Brazil warms up in the first inning against Italy during the 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool B game between Brazil and Italy at Daikin Park on March 07, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 07: Sam Aldegheri #12 of Team Italy pitches in the first inning against Team Brazil 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: Sam Aldegheri #12 of Team Italy pitches in the first inning against Team Brazil 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: Sam Aldegheri #12 of Team Italy pitches in the first inning against Team Brazil 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: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of Team Italy tags out Lucas Ramirez #24 of Team Brazil as he attempts to slide back onto first base in the first inning 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: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of Team Italy tags out Lucas Ramirez #24 of Team Brazil as he attempts to slide back onto first base in the first inning 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: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of Team Italy bats in the first inning against Team Brazil 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)