HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Jonathan Aranda #8 of the Mexico celebrates after hitting a double in the first 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: Jonathan Aranda #8 of the Mexico hits a double in the first 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 runs the bases after hitting a home run in the second 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: Jac Caglianone #14 of the Italy in action during the second 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: Jonathan Aranda #8 of the Mexico celebrates after hitting a double in the first 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)

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 11: Eric Cerantola #61 of Team Canada delivers a pitch against the Team Cuba in the ninth inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on March 11, 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 11: Denzel Clarke #1 of Team Canada celebrates a 7-2 victory against the Team Cuba after the game during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on March 11, 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 11: Eric Cerantola #61 of Team Canada delivers a pitch against the Team Cuba in the ninth inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on March 11, 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)