(Miami, FL) — Venezuela is celebrating its first-ever World Baseball Classic title. The team edged America 3-2 in the final from Miami.
Eugenio Suarez drove-in the go-ahead run with a double in the top of the ninth inning. Garrett Whitlock got the loss for the Stars and Stripes after giving up the run.
Bryce Harper tied the game with a two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning as Team USA was trying to earn its second Classic victory.
March 17, 2026
