HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 of Team United States runs the bases against Team Italy in the third 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: Ernie Clement #5 of Team United States takes an at bat against Team Italy in the third 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: Nolan McLean #26 of Team United States delivers a pitch against Team Italy in the third 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: Roman Anthony #3 of Team United States makes a catch for an out of the ball hit by Vinnie Pasquantino #9 (not pictured) of Team Italy in the ninth 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: Brice Turang #13 of Team United States is out at first base as Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of Team Italy fields the ball in the ninth 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: Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 of Team United States rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against Team Italy in the ninth 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: Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 of Team United States celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against Team Italy in the ninth 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: Aaron Judge #99 of Team United States congratulates teammate Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 on a solo home run against Team Italy in the ninth inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)