HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 07: Jon Berti #1 of the Italy slides into home plate safely after an RBI single by Zach Dezenzo #4 of the Italy (not pictured) in the sixth inning against Brazil during the 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool B game between Brazil and Italy at Daikin Park on March 07, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 07: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of the Italy reacts after fouling out to the catcher in the sixth inning against Brazil during the 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool B game between Brazil and Italy at Daikin Park on March 07, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 07: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of the Italy reacts after fouling out to the catcher in the sixth inning against Brazil during the 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool B game between Brazil and Italy at Daikin Park on March 07, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 07: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of the Italy reacts after fouling out to the catcher in the sixth inning against Brazil during the 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool B game between Brazil and Italy at Daikin Park on March 07, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 07: Eduardo Rivera #99 of Team Puerto Rico pitches against Team Panama during the first inning at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on March 07, 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 07: Eduardo Rivera #99 of Team Puerto Rico pitches against Team Panama during the first inning at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on March 07, 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 07: Puerto Rican rapper Young Miko throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the game between Team Panama and Team Puerto Rico at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on March 07, 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 07: Puerto Rican rapper Young Miko throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the game between Team Panama and Team Puerto Rico at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on March 07, 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)