HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: A detailed view of Randy Arozarena #56 of the Mexico cleats during the 2026 World Baseball Classic between Italy and Mexico at Daikin Park on March 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of the Italy looks on in the ninth inning against Mexico during the 2026 World Baseball Classic between Italy and Mexico at Daikin Park on March 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Nacho Alvarez Jr. #2 of the Mexico reacts in the ninth inning against Italy during the 2026 World Baseball Classic between Italy and Mexico at Daikin Park on March 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Andrés Muñoz #75 of the Mexico pitches in the ninth inning against Italy during the 2026 World Baseball Classic between Italy and Mexico at Daikin Park on March 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of the Italy celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run in the sixth inning against Mexico during the 2026 World Baseball Classic between Italy and Mexico at Daikin Park on March 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of the Italy looks on in the ninth inning against Mexico during the 2026 World Baseball Classic between Italy and Mexico at Daikin Park on March 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: J.j.d.'orazio #28 of the Italy gestures in the ninth inning against Mexico during the 2026 World Baseball Classic between Italy and Mexico at Daikin Park on March 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Francisco Cervelli #29 of Team Italy celebrates with team after defeating Team Mexico during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)