Venezuela defeats U.S. 3-2 to claim first World Baseball Classic championship

Venezuela won its first World Baseball Classic championship Tuesday, defeating the tournament favorite United States 3-2 in the final. The game was tied 2-2 headed into the ninth inning before Venezuela pulled back in front. Luis Arráez walked to start the inning, then Javier Sanoja stole second after he came in as a pinch runner. … Read more

Venezuela defeats U.S. 3-2 in World Baseball Classic championship

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Venezuela defeats U.S. 3-2 for first World Baseball Classic title

Venezuela stunned the United States in the World Baseball Classic final, beating the Americans 3-2 for the country’s first WBC title. Maikel Garcia got Venezuela on the board with a sacrifice fly that scored Salvador Perez in the top of the 3rd. Then Wilyer Abreu added another run with a solo shot in the 5th.  … Read more