HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Jarren Duran #16 of Team Mexico attempts to catch a home run from Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of Team Italy in the first inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Jarren Duran #16 of Team Mexico attempts to catch a home run from Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of Team Italy in the first inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Jon Berti #1 of Team Italy watches his solo home run against Team Mexico in the fourth inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Jon Berti #1 of Team Italy watches his solo home run against Team Mexico in the fourth inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Jon Berti #1 of Team Italy reacts after hitting a solo home run against Team Mexico in the fourth inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Jon Berti #1 of Team Italy reacts after hitting a solo home run against Team Mexico in the fourth inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Jon Berti #1 of Team Italy hits a solo home run against Team Mexico in the fourth inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Jon Berti #1 of Team Italy hits a solo home run against Team Mexico in the fourth inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)