- Venezuela secured its inaugural World Baseball Classic title, triumphing over the United States with a dramatic 3-2 victory in the final on Tuesday night.
- Eugenio Suárez hit a tie-breaking double in the ninth inning, following Bryce Harper's two-run homer for the US in the eighth, to seal the historic win.
- The victory sparked fervent celebrations across Venezuela, with acting President Delcy Rodríguez declaring a National Day of Joy.
- Maikel Garcia was named tournament MVP, leading the WBC with 10 hits and seven RBIs, while Daniel Palencia closed out the final game.
- The US team, despite a roster of celebrated stars, struggled offensively throughout the tournament, with manager Mark DeRosa conceding their difficulties.
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