HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Jakob Marsee #5 of Team Italy steals second base as the ball gets past Bobby Witt Jr. #7 of Team United States in the third inning 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: Jon Berti #1 of Team Italy takes an at bat against Team United States in the third inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 10: Denzel Clarke #1 of Team Canada reacts after being hit by a pitch during the ninth inning at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on March 10, 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Zach Dezenzo #4 of Team Italy plays third base against Team United States in the third 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: Zach Dezenzo #4 of Team Italy makes a play at third base against Team United States in the third 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: Ernie Clement #5 of Team United States makes a play at second base against Team Italy in the third 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: Pitching coach Andy Pettitte #46 of Team United States visits the mound in the third inning against Team Italy 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: Jakob Marsee #5 of Team Italy runs to third base against Team United States in the third inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)