HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Jakob Marsee #5 of Team Italy makes a catch in center field for an out on a ball hit by Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 (not pictured) of Team United States in the third inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Nolan McLean #26 of Team United States delivers a pitch against Team Italy in the third inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Nolan McLean #26 of Team United States delivers a pitch against Team Italy in the third inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Gunnar Henderson #11 of Team United States celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run against Team Italy in the sixth inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Gunnar Henderson #11 of Team United States celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run against Team Italy in the sixth inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Gunnar Henderson #11 of Team United States rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against Team Italy 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: Gunnar Henderson #11 of Team United States rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against Team Italy in the sixth inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Gunnar Henderson #11 of Team United States rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against Team Italy in the sixth inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)