Venezuela defeats Team USA in World Baseball Classic Championship Game
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2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Salvador Perez #13 of Team Venezuela celebrates after the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Andrés Giménez #0 of Team Venezuela celebrates after the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Ezequiel Tovar #14 of Team Venezuela hits a single against Team United States during the seventh inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Ezequiel Tovar #14 of Team Venezuela hits a single against Team United States during the seventh inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Bryce Harper #24 of Team United States hits a two-run home run against Team Venezuela during the eighth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Daniel Palencia #29 of Team Venezuela celebrates after the final out of the 3-2 victory was recorded against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Javier Sanoja #4 of Team Venezuela steals second base in front of the tag by Brice Turang #13 of Team United States during the ninth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Eugenio Suárez #7 of Team Venezuela reacts after hitting an RBI double against Team United States during the ninth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Gunnar Henderson #11 of Team United States reacts after receiving a silver medal following the 3-2 defeat against Team Venezuela at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Daniel Palencia #29 of Team Venezuela celebrates after the final out of the 3-2 victory was recorded against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Manager Omar López #22 of Team Venezuela kisses his gold medal after the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Aaron Judge #99 and manager Mark DeRosa #9 of Team United States shake hands after receiving their silver medals following the 3-2 defeat against Team Venezuela at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Salvador Perez #13 and manager Omar López #22 of Team Venezuela kiss their gold medals following the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Aaron Judge #99 of Team United States and MLB commissioner Rob Manfred shake hands following the game against Team Venezuela at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Javier Sanoja #4 of Team Venezuela celebrates with teammates after scoring a run on a double hit by Eugenio Suárez #7 (not pictured) against Team United States during the ninth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Willson Contreras #40 of Team Venezuela celebrates after the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Luis Arraez #2 of Team Venezuela catches the ball to force out Alex Bregman #2 of Team United States at first base during the seventh inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Ronald Acuña Jr. #21 and Salvador Perez #13 of Team Venezuela celebrate in the locker room after the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Salvador Perez #13 of Team Venezuela kisses trophy in the locker room after the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Javier Sanoja #4 of Team Venezuela steals second base in front of the tag by Brice Turang #13 of Team United States during the ninth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Bryce Harper #24 of Team United States celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run against Team Venezuela during the eighth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Willson Contreras #40 of Team Venezuela celebrates with teammates in the locker room after the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Eugenio Suárez #7 of Team Venezuela reacts after hitting an RBI double against Team United States during the ninth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Ronald Acuña Jr. #21 of Team Venezuela celebrates with a gold medal following the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Manager Mark DeRosa #9 of Team United States and MLB commissioner Rob Manfred shake hands following the game against Team Venezuela at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Eugenio Suárez #7 of Team Venezuela celebrates with the trophy in the locker room after the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Bryce Harper #24 of Team United States rounds the bases after his two-run home run against Team Venezuela during the eighth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Ronald Acuña Jr. #21 of Team Venezuela celebrates with teammates in the locker room after the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Bryce Harper #24 of Team United States gestures after receiving a silver medal following the 3-2 defeat against Team Venezuela at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Luis Arraez #2 and manager Omar López #22 of Team Venezuela embrace after receiving their gold medals following the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Salvador Perez #13 of Team Venezuela reacts after the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: José Buttó #70 of Team Venezuela celebrates with Willson Contreras #40, Eugenio Suárez #7, and Javier Sanoja #4 after the last out of the sixth inning was recorded against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Salvador Perez #13 and manager Omar López #22 of Team Venezuela lift the championship trophy after defeating Team United States 3-2 at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Bryce Harper #24 of Team United States celebrates with Aaron Judge #99 after hitting a two-run home run against Team Venezuela during the eighth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Keider Montero #54 of Team Venezuela celebrates after the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Will Vest #17 of Team United States pitches against Team Venezuela during the seventh inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Fox Sports broadcaster Tom Verducci interviews Most Valuable Player Maikel Garcia #11 of Team Venezuela and his translator following the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Salvador Perez #13 of Team Venezuela kisses the championship trophy after defeating Team United States 3-2 at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Javier Sanoja #4 of Team Venezuela scores a run on a double hit by Eugenio Suárez #7 (not pictured) against Team United States during the ninth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Maikel Garcia #11 of Team Venezuela poses with the MVP trophy after the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Daniel Palencia #29 of Team Venezuela celebrates after the final out of the 3-2 victory was recorded against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Salvador Perez #13 and manager Omar López #22 of Team Venezuela embrace after receiving their gold medals following the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Bryce Harper #24 of Team United States celebrates with Aaron Judge #99 after hitting a two-run home run against Team Venezuela during the eighth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Bryce Harper #24 of Team United States celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against Team Venezuela during the eighth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Tyler Rogers #71 of Team United States pitches against Team Venezuela during the ninth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Members of Team Venezuela sing their national anthem after defeating Team United States 3-2 at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Salvador Perez #13 and manager Omar López #22 of Team Venezuela lift the championship trophy after defeating Team United States 3-2 at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Bryce Harper #24 of Team United States hits a single against Team Venezuela during the sixth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Members of Team Venezuela celebrate after the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Daniel Palencia #29 of Team Venezuela celebrates after the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Daniel Palencia #29 of Team Venezuela celebrates with teammates after the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Fox Sports broadcaster Tom Verducci interviews Most Valuable Player Maikel Garcia #11 of Team Venezuela and his translator following the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Garrett Whitlock #59 of Team United States pitches against Team Venezuela during the ninth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Salvador Perez #13 and Ronald Acuña Jr. #21 of Team Venezuela embrace after the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: (L to R) Willson Contreras #40, Javier Sanoja #4, Ronald Acuña Jr. #21, and Gleyber Torres #25 of Team Venezuela celebrate after the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Anthony Molina #35 and Ezequiel Tovar #14 of Team Venezuela embrace after the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Roman Anthony #3 of Team United States pops out during the ninth inning to end the game against Team Venezuela at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Salvador Perez #13 of Team Venezuela celebrates in the locker room after the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Javier Sanoja #4 of Team Venezuela celebrates with teammates after scoring a run on a double hit by Eugenio Suárez #7 (not pictured) against Team United States during the ninth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Javier Sanoja #4 of Team Venezuela scores a run on a double hit by Eugenio Suárez #7 (not pictured) against Team United States during the ninth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Aaron Judge #99 of Team United States grounds out against Team Venezuela to end the sixth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Ronald Acuña Jr. #21 of Team Venezuela holds the Most Valuable Player trophy won by Maikel Garcia #11 following the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Members of Team Venezuela celebrate in the locker room after the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Javier Sanoja #4 of Team Venezuela steals second base in front of the tag by Brice Turang #13 of Team United States during the ninth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Javier Sanoja #4 of Team Venezuela celebrates with teammates after scoring a run on a double hit by Eugenio Suárez #7 (not pictured) against Team United States during the ninth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: (L to R) Willson Contreras #40, Ronald Acuña Jr. #21, Javier Sanoja #4, and Gleyber Torres #25 of Team Venezuela celebrate after the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Daniel Palencia #29 of Team Venezuela celebrates after the final out of the 3-2 victory was recorded against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Javier Sanoja #4 of Team Venezuela celebrates with teammates in the locker room after the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Gleyber Torres #25 of Team Venezuela poses with the trophy and his gold medal in the locker room after the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Eugenio Suárez #7 of Team Venezuela hits an RBI double against Team United States during the ninth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Ronald Acuña Jr. #21 of Team Venezuela celebrates with the championship trophy after the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Most Valuable Player winner Maikel Garcia #11 of Team Venezuela poses with the trophy and teammates following the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Daniel Palencia #29 of Team Venezuela celebrates after the final out of the 3-2 victory was recorded against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Members of Team Venezuela celebrate with their gold medals after defeating Team United States 3-2 at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Members of Team Venezuela celebrate in the locker room after the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Bryce Harper #24 of Team United States hits a two-run home run against Team Venezuela during the eighth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Nolan McLean #26 of Team United States leaves the field after being removed from the game against Team Venezuela during the fifth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Will Vest #17 of Team United States pitches against Wilyer Abreu #16 of Team Venezuela during the seventh inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Bryce Harper #24 of Team United States celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run against Team Venezuela during the eighth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Javier Sanoja #4 of Team Venezuela celebrates with teammates in the locker room after the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Members of Team United States react after being defeated 3-2 against against Team Venezuela at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Aaron Judge #99 of Team United States reacts after receiving a silver medal following the 3-2 defeat against Team Venezuela at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Members of Team Venezuela pose with their gold medals after defeating Team United States 3-2 at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Javier Sanoja #4 of Team Venezuela celebrates with teammates in the locker room after the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Members of Team Venezuela lift the championship trophy after defeating Team United States 3-2 at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Daniel Palencia #29 of Team Venezuela celebrates after the final out of the 3-2 victory was recorded against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Daniel Palencia #29 of Team Venezuela celebrates after the final out of the 3-2 victory was recorded against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Andrés Machado #30 of Team Venezuela pitches against Team United States during the eighth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Members of Team Venezuela celebrate with their gold medals after defeating Team United States 3-2 at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Members of Team Venezuela sing their national anthem after defeating Team United States 3-2 at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Members of Team Venezuela look on from the dugout during the ninth inning against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Salvador Perez #13 and manager Omar López #22 of Team Venezuela lift the championship trophy after defeating Team United States 3-2 at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Angel Zerpa #61 of Team Venezuela pitches against Team United States during the seventh inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Eugenio Suárez #7 of Team Venezuela reacts after hitting an RBI double against Team United States during the ninth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Daniel Palencia #29 of Team Venezuela celebrates with teammates after the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: José Buttó #70 of Team Venezuela pitches against Team United States during the sixth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Bryce Harper #24 of Team United States hits a single against Team Venezuela during the sixth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Angel Zerpa #61 of Team Venezuela pitches against Team United States during the seventh inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Bryce Harper #24 of Team United States hits a two-run home run against Team Venezuela during the eighth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Eduard Bazardo #83 of Team Venezuela reacts after the last out of the fifth inning was recorded against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Eugenio Suárez #7 of Team Venezuela reacts after hitting an RBI double against Team United States during the ninth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Bryce Harper #24 of Team United States celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run against Team Venezuela during the eighth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: José Buttó #70 of Team Venezuela reacts after the last out of the sixth inning was recorded against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Wilyer Abreu #16 of Team Venezuela rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against Team United States during the fifth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Bryce Harper #24 of Team United States reacts in front of Luis Arraez #2 of Team Venezuela after hitting a single during the sixth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Eduard Bazardo #83 of Team Venezuela pitches against Team United States during the fifth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Wilyer Abreu #16 of Team Venezuela rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against Team United States during the fifth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Ronald Acuña Jr. #21 of Team Venezuela celebrates with the MVP trophy won by teammate Maikel Garcia #11 (not pictured) of Team Venezuela at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Fox Sports broadcaster Tom Verducci interviews manager Omar López #22 of Team Venezuela following the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Ezequiel Tovar #14 of Team Venezuela runs to first base after hitting a single against Team United States during the second inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Garrett Whitlock #59 of Team United States pitches against Team Venezuela during the ninth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Andrés Machado #30 of Team Venezuela reacts after giving up a home run to Bryce Harper #24 of Team United States during the eighth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Members of Team United States look on from the dugout during the eighth inning against Team Venezuela at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Wilyer Abreu #16 of Team Venezuela celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run against Team United States during the fifth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Maikel Garcia #11 of Team Venezuela lifts the Most Valuable Player trophy following the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Members of Team Venezuela lift the championship trophy after defeating Team United States 3-2 at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Aaron Judge #99 of Team United States runs to first base after grounding out against Team Venezuela to end the sixth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Nolan McLean #26 of Team United States pitches against Team Venezuela during the first inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Members of Team Venezuela lift the championship trophy after defeating Team United States 3-2 at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Brad Keller #40 of Team United States pitches against Team Venezuela during the fifth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Members of Team Venezuela lift the championship trophy after defeating Team United States 3-2 at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Members of Team Venezuela celebrate after the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Maikel Garcia #11 of Team Venezuela celebrates with teammates after hitting a sacrifice fly against Team United States during the third inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Eduardo Rodriguez #52 of Team Venezuela pitches against Team United States during the second inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Brad Keller #40 of Team United States pitches against Team Venezuela during the fifth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Brice Turang #13 of Team United States steps on second base to force out Ronald Acuña Jr. #21 (not pictured) of Team Venezuela and throws to first to complete a double play during the first inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Members of Team Venezuela celebrate with their gold medals after defeating Team United States 3-2 at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Maikel Garcia #11 of Team Venezuela celebrates with teammates after hitting a sacrifice fly against Team United States during the third inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Angel Zerpa #61 of Team Venezuela high fives Salvador Perez #13 after being removed from the game against Team United States during the seventh inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Nolan McLean #26 of Team United States pitches against Team Venezuela during the first inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Ronald Acuña Jr. #21 of Team Venezuela bats against Team United States during the third inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Eduardo Rodriguez #52 of Team Venezuela hands the ball to manager Omar López #22 after being removed from the game against Team United States during the fifth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Wilyer Abreu #16 of Team Venezuela catches a fly ball hit by Will Smith #16 (not pictured) of Team United States during the third inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Wilyer Abreu #16 of Team Venezuela rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against Team United States during the fifth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Brice Turang #13 of Team United States throws to first base to force out Eugenio Suárez #7 (not pictured) of Team Venezuela during the fourth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Nolan McLean #26 of Team United States pitches against Team Venezuela during the second inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Gleyber Torres #25 of Team Venezuela throws to first base to force out Bryce Harper #24 (not pictured) of Team United States during the fourth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Nolan McLean #26 of Team United States pitches against Team Venezuela during the first inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Manager Mark DeRosa #9 of Team United States and manager Omar López #22 of Team Venezuela exchange lineups before the game at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Fox Sports broadcaster Tom Verducci interviews manager Omar López #22 of Team Venezuela following the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Ken Griffey Jr. throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the game between Team Venezuela and Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Willson Contreras #40 and Ronald Acuña Jr. #21 of Team Venezuela celebrate after the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Nolan McLean #26 of Team United States pitches against Team Venezuela during the first inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Daniel Palencia #29 of Team Venezuela celebrates after the final out of the 3-2 victory was recorded against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Eugenio Suárez #7 of Team Venezuela bats against Team United States during the second inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Maikel Garcia #11 of Team Venezuela celebrates with teammates after hitting a sacrifice fly against Team United States during the third inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Wilyer Abreu #16 of Team Venezuela celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run against Team United States during the fifth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Wilyer Abreu #16 of Team Venezuela rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against Team United States during the fifth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Aaron Judge #99 of Team United States kneels before the game against Team Venezuela at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: José Buttó #70 of Team Venezuela pitches against Team United States during the sixth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Maikel Garcia #11 of Team Venezuela hits a sacrifice fly against Team United States during the third inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Byron Buxton #25 of Team United States bats against Team Venezuela during the third inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Wilyer Abreu #16 of Team Venezuela rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against Team United States during the fifth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Manager Omar López #22 of Team Venezuela and manager Mark DeRosa #9 of Team United States exchange lineups before the game at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Maikel Garcia #11 of Team Venezuela hits a sacrifice fly against Team United States during the third inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Eduardo Rodriguez #52 of Team Venezuela pitches against Team United States during the first inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Eduardo Rodriguez #52 of Team Venezuela pitches against Team United States during the fourth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Nolan McLean #26 of Team United States pitches against Team Venezuela during the first inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: The Team United States starting lineup huddles before taking the field against Team Venezuela at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Wilyer Abreu #16 of Team Venezuela rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against Team United States during the fifth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Alex Bregman #2 of Team United States bats against Team Venezuela during the second inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Members of Team Venezuela celebrate with their gold medals after defeating Team United States 3-2 at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Wilyer Abreu #16 of Team Venezuela celebrates with Willson Contreras #40 after hitting a solo home run against Team United States during the fifth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Bryce Harper #24 of Team United States celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run against Team Venezuela during the eighth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Eduard Bazardo #83 of Team Venezuela pitches against Team United States during the fifth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Ronald Acuña Jr. #21 of Team Venezuela reacts after hitting a single in front of Bryce Harper #24 of Team United States during the first inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Maikel Garcia #11 of Team Venezuela bats against Team United States during the third inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Jackson Chourio #1 of Team Venezuela bats against Team United States during the third inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Gleyber Torres #25 of Team Venezuela bats against Team United States during the second inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Ezequiel Tovar #14 of Team Venezuela catches a pop fly hit by Bryce Harper #24 (not pictured) of Team United States during the first inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Hitting coach Miguel Cabrera #24 of Team Venezuela and Cal Raleigh #29 of Team United States shake hands before the game at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Cal Raleigh #29 of Team United States and Ken Griffey Jr. are seen before the game against Team Venezuela at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Aaron Judge #99 of Team United States bats against Team Venezuela during the first inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Members of Team Venezuela sing their national anthem after defeating Team United States 3-2 at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Members of Team Venezuela celebrate with their gold medals after defeating Team United States 3-2 at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Wilyer Abreu #16 of Team Venezuela hits a solo home run against Team United States during the fifth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Fox Sports broadcaster Tom Verducci interviews manager Omar López #22 of Team Venezuela following the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Ronald Acuña Jr. #21 of Team Venezuela bats against Team United States during the third inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Eduardo Rodriguez #52 of Team Venezuela pitches against Team United States during the first inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Nolan McLean #26 of Team United States pitches against Team Venezuela during the first inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Members of Team Venezuela celebrate with their gold medals after defeating Team United States 3-2 at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Team United States and Team Venezuela stand as the national anthems are played before the game at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Eduardo Rodriguez #52 of Team Venezuela high fives Eugenio Suárez #7 as he leaves the field after being removed from the game against Team United States during the fifth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Members of Team Venezuela celebrate after the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Nolan McLean #26 of Team United States leaves the field after being removed from the game against Team Venezuela during the fifth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Andrés Machado #30 of Team Venezuela pitches against Team United States during the seventh inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Aaron Judge #99 of Team United States bats against Team Venezuela during the first inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Jackson Chourio #1 of Team Venezuela bats against Team United States during the third inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Eduardo Rodriguez #52 of Team Venezuela pitches against Team United States during the fourth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Wilyer Abreu #16 of Team Venezuela rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against Team United States during the fifth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Griffin Jax #48 of Team United States pitches against Team Venezuela during the eighth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Maikel Garcia #11 of Team Venezuela hits a sacrifice fly against Team United States during the third inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: José Buttó #70 of Team Venezuela pitches against Team United States during the sixth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Ronald Acuña Jr. #21 of Team Venezuela bats against Team United States during the third inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Eduard Bazardo #83 of Team Venezuela reacts after the last out of the fifth inning was recorded against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Byron Buxton #25 of Team United States watches the home run ball hit by Wilyer Abreu #16 (not pictured) of Team Venezuela during the fifth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Nolan McLean #26 of Team United States leaves the field after being removed from the game against Team Venezuela during the fifth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Nolan McLean #26 of Team United States pitches against Team Venezuela during the first inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
2026 World Baseball Classic - Championship - Venezuela v United States MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Maikel Garcia #11 of Team Venezuela hits a sacrifice fly against Team United States \d3i at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
