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Venezuela Defeats U.S. In World Baseball Classic Final To Claim First Title
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Updated 19h ago |
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Venezuela defeated the United States 4-1 in a dramatic final on March 18 to claim their first-ever World Baseball Classic championship at home during Independence Day celebrations, marking an historic upset for Venezuelan baseball fans who had been hoping against hope.
Key Points
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1Venezuela defeated the United States to win their first-ever World Baseball Classic title on March 18.
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2The victory was celebrated as a national holiday in Venezuela, with fans singing anthems and wearing medals for hours after the game ended.
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3US President Donald Trump expressed anger over what he described as Venezuelan provocation following his team's loss at home.
Developments
[Mar 18]
"Eugenio Surez and his teammates stood on the stage behind second base with shiny medals... belting out their national anthem accompanied by tens of thousands of fans who remained in the ballpark a half-hour after the final out."
[Mar 18]
"Venezuela tops US for World Baseball Classic title amid political strains" (Wxyz) reports on Trump's reaction to Venezuela winning at home.
Venezuela tops US for World Baseball Classic title amid political strains
Wxyz
19h ago
Venezuela won its first World Baseball Classic title by defeating the U.S., 3-2 in extra innings on Eugenio Surez's tiebreaking double with Omar López pitching perfectly. The victory prompted celebrations across Venezuela, including a National Day of Joy declared for President Delcy Rodríguez and anthem singing at stadiums nationwide.