Venezuela Stuns US in WBC Final

0:00In Sydney today, March 18th, Venezuela just grabbed its first-ever World Baseball Classic title, beating the United States 3-2 in the final in Miami. The underdogs pulled off the upset with a clutch double from Eugenio Suarez in the top of the ninth to score the go-ahead run. Daniel Polensia then closed it out with the perfect bottom of the ninth for the save. This marks Venezuela's first trip to the championship round after knocking out defending champion Pan in the quarterfinals and surprise semi-finalists. Italy. Players called it a huge moment of pride for their country, dedicating the win to fans back home. Michael Garcia earned tournament MVP honors, leading with 10 hits, a 385 average, one-homer, and seven RBI's. The ninth inning rally came right after Bryce Harper's two-run homer tied things at two in the eighth, snapping Venezuela's scoreless streak by, relievers. Otherwise, their pitchers held the powerful U.S. lineup to just two hits.

1:00Team USA drops its second straight classic final after falling to Japan in 2023. Manager Mark DeRosa praised Harper's big momentability despite the tough loss. Thanks to our sponsor for helping bring you this episode, Sali Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones, lay back, press play, and disappear into what you are listening to. S-O-L-I. SaliPillow.com. Made in A-I.