Trending Now - Venezuela Celebrates Historic WBC Win as USA Players React

WHO:

Team USA players, including Kyle Schwarber, Mason Miller, Logan Webb, and Garrett Whitlock

Manager Mark DeRosa

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred

Venezuelan players, including Eugenio Suarez and Javier Sanoja

Daniel Palencia, Chicago Cubs player

WHAT:

Venezuela won its first-ever World Baseball Classic title by defeating the United States 3-2

Team USA received silver medals after the loss

Several Team USA players removed their silver medals shortly after receiving them

Bryce Harper hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning to tie the game

Eugenio Suarez hit a go-ahead double in the ninth inning

Daniel Palencia struck out three batters to secure the victory for Venezuela

WHERE:

The championship game took place at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida

Celebrations occurred in both Miami and Caracas, Venezuela

WHEN:

The championship game was held on March 17th, 2026

The World Baseball Classic began in 2006

WHY:

Venezuela's victory marked a historic achievement as it was their first title in the World Baseball Classic

HOW:

Venezuela's pitching strategy included a strong performance from Eduardo Rodriguez, who kept Team USA off balance

Garrett Whitlock issued a walk and allowed a stolen base that led to the go-ahead run for Venezuela

(UPDATED March 18, 2026 21:10 UTC)

In a historic victory, Venezuela won its first-ever World Baseball Classic title by defeating Team USA 3-2 in a thrilling championship game held at loanDepot park in Miami on March 17, 2026. Key moments included Bryce Harper tying the game with a two-run homer in the eighth inning, followed by Eugenio Suarez hitting a go-ahead double in the ninth, while Daniel Palencia secured the win by striking out three batters. Following the loss, Team USA players, including Kyle Schwarber and Mason Miller, received silver medals, but several chose to remove them shortly after the ceremony.