HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of Team Italy celebrates a 8-6 victory against Team United States after the game 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 reacts after striking out to end the game against Team Italy during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. Team Italy defeated Team United States 8-6. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Aaron Judge #99 of Team United States reacts after striking out to end the game against Team Italy during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. Team Italy defeated Team United States 8-6. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Greg Weissert #57 of Team Italy celebrates a 8-6 victory against Team United States after the game 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: Greg Weissert #57 of Team Italy celebrates a 8-6 victory against Team United States after the game 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: Greg Weissert #57 of Team Italy celebrates a 8-6 victory against Team United States after the game 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: Greg Weissert #57 of Team Italy celebrates a 8-6 victory against Team United States after the game 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: Team Italy celebrates a 8-6 victory against Team United States after the game during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)