MESA, ARIZONA - MARCH 03: Claudio Scotti #98 of Team Italy throws during the ninth inning of a World Baseball Classic exhibition game against the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park on March 03, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

MESA, ARIZONA - MARCH 03: Sam Antonacci #10 of Team Italy throws to first base for an out during the ninth inning of a World Baseball Classic exhibition game against the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park on March 03, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

MESA, ARIZONA - MARCH 03: Dante Nori #16 of Team Italy safely slides into second base after hitting a double during the eighth inning of a World Baseball Classic exhibition game against the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park on March 03, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

MESA, ARIZONA - MARCH 03: Pedro Ramirez #75 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after being hit by a pitch during the second inning of a World Baseball Classic exhibition game against Team Italy at Sloan Park on March 03, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

MESA, ARIZONA - MARCH 03: Manager Francisco Cervelli #29 of Team Italy walks to the mound for a pitching change during the second inning of a World Baseball Classic exhibition game against the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park on March 03, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

MESA, ARIZONA - MARCH 03: Kyle Teel #3 of Team Italy (L) high-fives teammate Jon Berti #1 after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning of a World Baseball Classic exhibition game at Sloan Park on March 03, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

MESA, ARIZONA - MARCH 03: Shota Imanaga #18 of the Chicago Cubs sits in the dugout during the second inning of a World Baseball Classic exhibition game against Team Italy at Sloan Park on March 03, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

MESA, ARIZONA - MARCH 03: Manager Francisco Cervelli #29 of Team Italy gestures to bench coach Ron Wotus #23 during the second inning of a World Baseball Classic exhibition game against the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park on March 03, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)