HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of the Italy runs the bases 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: Jarren Duran #16 of Team Mexico attempts to catch a home run from Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of Team Italy in the first 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: Jarren Duran #16 of Team Mexico attempts to catch a home run from Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of Team Italy in the first 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: Jarren Duran #16 of Team Mexico attempts to catch a home run from Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of Team Italy in the first 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: Jarren Duran #16 of Team Mexico attempts to catch a home run from Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of Team Italy in the first 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: Jarren Duran #16 of Team Mexico attempts to catch a home run from Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of Team Italy in the first 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: Jarren Duran #16 of Team Mexico attempts to catch a home run from Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of Team Italy in the first 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: Jon Berti #1 of Team Italy watches his solo home run against Team Mexico in the fourth inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)