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

Source CBS Local
Original Load Date March 18, 2026, 1 a.m.
Last Updated March 18, 2026, 1 a.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/world-baseball-classic-final-venezuela-usa/

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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 ...