World Baseball Classic: Venezuela takes down Team USA in championship game stunner – Yahoo Sports USEnglish Once again, the final of the World Baseball Classic delivered a game worth remembering. This time, it was Venezuela breaking through against Team USA, with a win bound to resonate throughout the country. The Venezuelans defeated the United States 3-2 on Tuesday in Miami, capping off a tournament that showcased baseball at its best. Tears were flowing as soon as Venezuela closer Daniel Palencia’s fastball reached the glove of Salvador Perez for the final out. The title is Venezuela’s first in six incarnations of the WBC, joining the U.S., Japan and the Dominican Republic as winners. Venezuela had to face all three in this tournament, losing to the D.R. in pool play before recovering with a comeback win over Japan in the quarterfinals. [Yahoo Fantasy Bracket Mayhem: Make your picks for $50K in total prizes]
Published: March 18, 2026 5:50 pm
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