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: Roman Anthony #3 of Team United States makes a catch for an out of the ball hit by Vinnie Pasquantino #9 (not pictured) of Team Italy in the ninth 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: Brice Turang #13 of Team United States is out at first base as Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of Team Italy fields the ball in the ninth 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: Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 of Team United States rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against Team Italy in the ninth 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: Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 of Team United States celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against Team Italy in the ninth 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: Aaron Judge #99 of Team United States congratulates teammate Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 on a solo home run against Team Italy in the ninth 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: Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 of Team United States celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run against Team Italy in the ninth 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: Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 of Team United States celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run against Team Italy in the ninth inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)