HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Will Smith #16 of Team United States takes an at bat against Team Italy in the second 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: Jac Caglianone #14 of Team Italy celebrates after scoring a run against Team United States in the second 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: Jac Caglianone #14 of Team Italy celebrates after scoring a run against Team United States in the second inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 10: Darell Hernaiz #23 of Team Puerto Rico pops out against Team Canada during the seventh inning at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on March 10, 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Bobby Witt Jr. #7 of Team United States makes a play at shortstop to get out Zach Dezenzo #4 (not pictured) of Team Italy at first base in the second 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: Bobby Witt Jr. #7 of Team United States makes a play at shortstop to get out Zach Dezenzo #4 (not pictured) of Team Italy at first base in the second 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: Bobby Witt Jr. #7 of Team United States makes a play at shortstop to get out Zach Dezenzo #4 (not pictured) of Team Italy at first base in the second inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 10: Fans hold a flag at a game between Israel and the Kingdom of the Netherlands at loanDepot park on March 10, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)