Eugenio Suárez flung his head back and looked up into the rafters. The sound bouncing off loanDepot park’s steel roof washed over the Venezuelan designated hitter as he held out his arms and motioned for more.

Venezuela overcame a dramatic Bryce Harper home run to upset Team USA en route to a maidan first World Baseball Classic crown Tuesday in Miami.

Look for Team USA stars Roman Anthony, Gunnar Henderson and Mason Miller to soar in 2026 after huge WBC performances

The Venezuelans defeated the United States 3-2 on Tuesday in Miami, capping off a tournament that showcased baseball at its best. Tears were flowing as soon as Venezuela closer Daniel Palencia’s fastball reached the glove of Salvador Perez for the final out.

The 2026 World Baseball Classic final is upon us. Team USA punched its ticket Sunday night with a win over the Dominican Republic and will face Venezuela, which defeated Italy on Monday night. The U.S. and Venezuela are matching up in the WBC championship now on FOX.

After a poor performance at the World Baseball Classic and a loss in the final, fans called out the Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh.

Aaron Judge walked slowly back and forth in the United States’ dugout on Tuesday night while Venezuelan players shed tears and fell to their knees to celebrate the country’s first World Baseball Class