MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 14: Shohei Ohtani #16 of Japan looks on during batting practice before the game against Venezuela at loanDepot park on March 14, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 14: Jakob Marsee #5 and Claudio Scotti #98 of Team Italy celebrate a 8-6 victory against Team Puerto Rico after the game at Daikin Park on March 14, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 14: Manager Francisco Cervelli #29 of Team Italy celebrates with his players after a 8-6 victory against Team Puerto Rico at Daikin Park on March 14, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 14: J.J. D'Orazio #28 of Team Italy celebrates a 8-6 victory against Team Puerto Rico after the game at Daikin Park on March 14, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 14: Manager Francisco Cervelli #29 of Team Italy is interviewed after the game against Team Puerto Rico at Daikin Park on March 14, 2026 in Houston, Texas. Team Italy defeated Team Puerto Rico 8-6. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 14: Manager Francisco Cervelli #29 of Team Italy is interviewed after the game against Team Puerto Rico at Daikin Park on March 14, 2026 in Houston, Texas. Team Italy defeated Team Puerto Rico 8-6. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 14: Manager Francisco Cervelli #29 of Team Italy is interviewed after the game against Team Puerto Rico at Daikin Park on March 14, 2026 in Houston, Texas. Team Italy defeated Team Puerto Rico 8-6. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 14: Manager Francisco Cervelli #29 of Team Italy is interviewed after the game against Team Puerto Rico at Daikin Park on March 14, 2026 in Houston, Texas. Team Italy defeated Team Puerto Rico 8-6. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)