HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 13: David Bednar #53 of Team United States looks on before pitching against Team Canada during the seventh inning at Daikin Park on March 13, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 13: David Bednar #53 of Team United States pitches against Team Canada during the seventh inning at Daikin Park on March 13, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 13: Fans cheer on as David Bednar #53 of Team United States pitches against Team Canada during the seventh inning at Daikin Park on March 13, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 13: Aaron Judge #99 of Team United States looks on before batting against Team Canada during the seventh inning at Daikin Park on March 13, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 13: David Bednar #53 of Team United States looks on after striking out Team Canada during the seventh inning at Daikin Park on March 13, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 13: David Bednar #53 of Team United States reacts to striking out against Team Canada during the seventh inning at Daikin Park on March 13, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 13: David Bednar #53 of Team United States strikes out against Team Canada during the seventh inning at Daikin Park on March 13, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 13: Junior Caminero #13 reacts with Manny Machado #3 of Team Dominican Republic during the quarterfinal game against Team Korea the 2026 World Baseball Classic at loanDepot park on March 13, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)