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: Sam Antonacci #10 of Team Italy forces out Joey Ortiz #7 of Team Mexico at second base in the sixth 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: J.J. D'orazio #28 of Team Italy bats in the seventh inning against Team Mexico 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: J.J. D'orazio #28 of Team Italy bats in the seventh inning against Team Mexico 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: J.J. D'orazio #28 of Team Italy bats in the seventh inning against Team Mexico 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: J.J. D'orazio #28 of Team Italy runs after batting in the seventh inning against Team Mexico 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: Joe la Sorsa #75 of Team Italy pitches in the seventh inning against Team Mexico 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: Joe la Sorsa #75 of Team Italy pitches in the seventh inning against Team Mexico during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)