Venezuela win first World Baseball Classic title after taming USA in politically fraught final

2026-03-18 - 04:40

Suárez double seals Venezuela’s first WBC title Harper HR ties it, but USA fall short in ninth Caracas celebrates as Venezuela win – in pictures Venezuela defeated the United States 3-2 on Tuesday night to win their first World Baseball Classic title, a landmark triumph in a politically charged final that resonated far beyond the diamond. Eugenio Suárez drove in the winning run in the top of the ninth inning to seal a dramatic victory for the South American side at Miami’s LoanDepot Park. Continue reading...