HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of Team Italy watches his solo home run in the sixth inning against Team Mexico during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Zach Dezenzo #4 of Team Italy scores in the eighth inning against Alejandro Kirk #30 of Team Mexico during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of Team Italy hits a solo home run against Team Mexico in the eighth inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of Team Italy hits a solo home run against Team Mexico in the eighth inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of Team Italy hits a solo home run against Team Mexico in the eighth inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of Team Italy hits a solo home run against Team Mexico in the eighth inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of Team Italy scores after hitting a solo home run against Team Mexico in the eighth inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of Team Italy hits a solo home run against Team Mexico in the eighth inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)