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Eugenio Suarez of Venezuela celebrating the go-ahead double against the United States in the 2026 World Baseball Classic final

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WBC: Venezuela Nabs First Championship with Win over United States

Evan M. Thompson, Editor-in-chief
March 17, 2026

General Baseball
World Baseball Classic

Venezuela 3, United States 2 MIAMI (Mar. 17) — A ninth-inning double by Eugenio Suarez broke a 2–2 tie, and Daniel Palencia pitched a perfect ninth to give Venezuela a 3–2 victory over the United States in the 2026 World Baseball Classic final Tuesday night. The WBC championship is the first for Venezuela. Venezuela – […]