Venezuela Makes History in Miami, Conquering Their First World Baseball Classic Against USA 3-2
Venezuela was crowned champion of the 2026 World Baseball Classic after defeating the United States 3-2 in Miami, with a decisive double by Eugenio Suárez in the ninth inning sealing a historic victory
TL;DR
- Venezuela defeated the United States 3-2 to win its first World Baseball Classic title.
- Eugenio Suárez's double in the ninth inning was the decisive hit.
- Salvador Pérez and Wilyer Abreu scored Venezuela's earlier runs.
- Bryce Harper's eighth-inning home run had tied the game for the USA.
- Venezuelan pitchers, led by Eduardo Rodríguez, had a strong performance, limiting the U.S. to just 3 hits.
- The final was played in Miami, with a large contingent of Venezuelan fans present.
- Venezuela's tournament record was six wins and one loss.