HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 14: Christian Vázquez #7 of Team Puerto Rico hits a two-run single against Team Italy in the eighth inning at Daikin Park on March 14, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 14: Christian Vázquez #7 of Team Puerto Rico hits a two-run single against Team Italy in the eighth inning at Daikin Park on March 14, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 14: Emmanuel Rivera #26 of Team Puerto Rico celebrates with teammate Fernando Cruz #63 after scoring a run against Team Italy in the eighth inning at Daikin Park on March 14, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 14: Emmanuel Rivera #26 of Team Puerto Rico celebrates with teammates after scoring a run against Team Italy in the eighth inning at Daikin Park on March 14, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 14: Emmanuel Rivera #26 of Team Puerto Rico scores a run against Team Italy in the eighth inning at Daikin Park on March 14, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 14: Jakob Marsee #5 of Team Italy plays center field against Team Italy in the eighth inning at Daikin Park on March 14, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 14: Jakob Marsee #5 of Team Italy plays center field against Team Italy in the eighth inning at Daikin Park on March 14, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 14: Bryan Torres #2 of Team Puerto Rico shows his hand to the Team Italy bench after being hit by a pitch in the eighth inning at Daikin Park on March 14, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)