MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 11: Eduardo Rodriguez delivers during the first inning against the Dominican Republic at loanDepot park on March 11, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 11: Ketel Marte #2 of the Dominican Republic singles during the first inning against the Venezuela at loanDepot park on March 11, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 11: Eduardo Rodriguez delivers during the first inning against the Dominican Republic at loanDepot park on March 11, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of the Italy celebrates with Zach Dezenzo #4 of the Italy after hitting a home run in the sixth inning against Mexico during the 2026 World Baseball Classic between Italy and Mexico at Daikin Park on March 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of the Italy celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run in the sixth inning against Mexico during the 2026 World Baseball Classic between Italy and Mexico at Daikin Park on March 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Javier Assad #77 of the Mexico pitches in the fifth inning against Italy during the 2026 World Baseball Classic between Italy and Mexico at Daikin Park on March 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of the Italy looks on from the dugout in the fifth inning against Mexico during the 2026 World Baseball Classic between Italy and Mexico at Daikin Park on March 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of the Italy celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run in the sixth inning against Mexico during the 2026 World Baseball Classic between Italy and Mexico at Daikin Park on March 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)