HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 07: Zach Dezenzo #4 of the Italy warms up prior to 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: Team Italy looks on during the National Anthem prior to 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: Gabriel Gomes #28 of the Brazil in action during 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: Enzo Sawayama #18 of the Brazil pitches 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)

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 07: (EDITOR'S NOTE: Image has been created using a special effects lens filter.). Harrison Bader #2 of Team Israel looks on during batting practice prior to a 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool D game against Team Venezuela at loanDepot park on March 07, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 07: (EDITOR'S NOTE: Image has been created using a special effects lens filter.). Harrison Bader #2 of Team Israel looks on during batting practice prior to a 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool D game against Team Venezuela at loanDepot park on March 07, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 07: (EDITOR'S NOTE: Image has been created using a special effects lens filter.). Harrison Bader #2 of Team Israel looks on during batting practice prior to a 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool D game against Team Venezuela at loanDepot park on March 07, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 07: Dominic Canzone #8 of Team Italy after a three run home run in the seventh 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)