HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Bobby Witt Jr. #7 of Team United States makes a play at shortstop to get out Vinnie Pasquantino #9 (not pictured) of Team Italy at first base in the fifth 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: Bobby Witt Jr. #7 of Team United States makes a play at shortstop to get out Vinnie Pasquantino #9 (not pictured) of Team Italy at first base in the fifth 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: Bobby Witt Jr. #7 of Team United States makes a play at shortstop to get out Vinnie Pasquantino #9 (not pictured) of Team Italy at first base in the fifth 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: Dan Altavilla #53 of Team Italy delivers a pitch against Team United States in the fifth 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: Ryan Yarbrough #44 of Team United States delivers a pitch against Team Italy in the fourth 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: Will Smith #16 of Team United States celebrates after hitting a double against Team Italy in the fourth 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: Will Smith #16 of Team United States celebrates after hitting a double against Team Italy in the fourth 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: Will Smith #16 of Team United States celebrates after hitting a double against Team Italy in the fourth inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)