HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Jac Caglianone #14 of Team Italy celebrates a 8-6 victory against Team United States after the game during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Aaron Judge #99 of Team United States reacts after striking out to end the game against Team Italy during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. Team Italy defeated Team United States 8-6. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Jac Caglianone #14 of Team Italy is interviewed after defeating Team United States 8-6 during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Manager Francisco Cervelli #29 of Team Italy is interviewed after defeating Team United States 8-6 during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Manager Francisco Cervelli #29 of Team Italy is interviewed after defeating Team United States 8-6 during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Andrew Fischer #11 of Team Italy looks on after defeating Team United States 8-6 during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Kyle Teel #3 of Team Italy reacts to an injury after hitting a double against Team United States in the sixth inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Kyle Teel #3 of Team Italy reacts to an injury after hitting a double against Team United States in the sixth inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)