HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 07: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of Team Italy tags out Lucas Ramirez #24 of Team Brazil as he attempts to slide back onto first base in the first inning during a 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool B game at Daikin Park on March 07, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 07: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of Team Italy tags out Lucas Ramirez #24 of Team Brazil as he attempts to slide back onto first base in the first inning during a 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool B game at Daikin Park on March 07, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 07: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of Team Italy bats in the first inning against Team Brazil during a 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool B game at Daikin Park on March 07, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 07: Jon Berti #1 of Team Italy celebrates a double near Lucas Rojo #15 of Team Brazil in the first inning during a 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool B game at Daikin Park on March 07, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 07: Jon Berti #1 of Team Italy celebrates a double near Lucas Rojo #15 of Team Brazil in the first inning during a 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool B game at Daikin Park on March 07, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 07: Sam Aldegheri #12 of Team Italy pitches in the second inning against Team Brazil during a 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool B game at Daikin Park on March 07, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 07: Sam Aldegheri #12 of Team Italy pitches in the second inning against Team Brazil during a 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool B game at Daikin Park on March 07, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 07: Enzo Sawayama #18 of Team Brazil pitches in the second inning against Team Italy during a 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool B game at Daikin Park on March 07, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)