Venezuela's Baseball Triumph: Upset Win in World Classic

0:00It's March 19 for the NFL. Let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more team news every day. Minnesuela's baseball team pulled off a stunning upset by beating the heavily-favored United States squad in the World Baseball Classic Championship. Game on Tuesday night, pulling top professional players from Major League franchises, the Venezuelans topped a star-studded American lineup to claim the title. The decisive moment came when pitcher Daniel Palencia struck out Roman Anthony to seal the win. It capped an emotional tournament run for Venezuela, whose athletes represented their nation with fierce pride. Tears flowed among players and coaches during the post-game celebrations. Team captain Salvador Perez, a standout catcher for the Kansas City Royals, shared how fighting for his country outweighs even the biggest major. League honors, honoring family sacrifices and national roots. Baseball has pulsed through Venezuela since the early 1940s, making this victory deeply meaningful, regardless of world events.

1:01The sport remains the heartbeat of the nation. We'll dive into this triumph in other highlights like March Man is Brackets and Key Trades in this week's Sports Quiz, so stay tuned for that! The Daily News Now is grateful to our sponsor for today's episode. Podcasts hit different when the sound comes from your pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense. S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.