HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Manager Francisco Cervelli #29 of Team Italy is interviewed after defeating Team United States 8-6 during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Manager Francisco Cervelli #29 of Team Italy is interviewed after defeating Team United States 8-6 during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Andrew Fischer #11 of Team Italy looks on after defeating Team United States 8-6 during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Kyle Teel #3 of Team Italy reacts to an injury after hitting a double against Team United States in the sixth inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Kyle Teel #3 of Team Italy reacts to an injury after hitting a double against Team United States in the sixth inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Zach Dezenzo #4 of Team Italy makes a play at third base in the third inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Kyle Teel #3 of Team Italy rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against Team United States in the second inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Kyle Teel #3 of Team Italy rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against Team United States in the second inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)