HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 14: Elmer Rodríguez #18 of Team Puerto Rico looks on before the game against Team Italy at Daikin Park on March 14, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 14: Team Puerto Rico lines up for the national anthems prior to the game against Team Italy at Daikin Park on March 14, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 14: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of Team Italy looks on before the game against Team Puerto Rico at Daikin Park on March 14, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 14: Former player José Cruz throws out a ceremonial pitch before the game between Team Italy and Team Puerto Rico at Daikin Park on March 14, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 14: Former player José Cruz throws out a ceremonial pitch before the game between Team Italy and Team Puerto Rico at Daikin Park on March 14, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 14: Team Puerto Rico lines up for the national anthems prior to the game against Team Italy at Daikin Park on March 14, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 14: Team Puerto Rico lines up for the national anthems prior to the game against Team Italy at Daikin Park on March 14, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 14: Team Puerto Rico lines up for the national anthems prior to the game against Team Italy at Daikin Park on March 14, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)