HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Sam Antonacci #10 of Team Italy celebrates after hitting a two-run home run as Will Smith #16 of Team United States looks on 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: Sam Antonacci #10 of Team Italy rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home 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 Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Sam Antonacci #10 of Team Italy celebrates with third base coach Lipso Nava #17 as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home 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 Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 10: Bryan Torres #2 of Team Puerto Rico reacts after hitting a double against Team Canada during the fifth inning at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on March 10, 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 10: Bryan Torres #2 of Team Puerto Rico reacts after hitting a double in front of Otto Lopez #6 of Team Canada during the fifth inning at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on March 10, 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Sam Antonacci #10 of Team Italy hits a two-run home 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 Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Sam Antonacci #10 of Team Italy hits a two-run home 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 Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Sam Antonacci #10 of Team Italy hits a two-run home 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 Alex Slitz/Getty Images)