United States’ Aaron Judge (99) hits a two-run home run during the first inning of a World Baseball Classic game against Brazil, Friday, March 6, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)Japan’s Shohei Ohtani enters the arena with young escorts before the start of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game between Japan and Taiwan Friday, March 6, 2026 in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)Japan’s Shohei Ohtani bats during the second inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game between Japan and Taiwan Friday, March 6, 2026 in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)Brazil’s Lucas Ramirez, right, hits a solo home run during the eighth inning of a World Baseball Classic game against the United States, Friday, March 6, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)Japan’s Shohei Ohtani reacts during the fourth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game between Japan and Taiwan Friday, March 6, 2026 in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
