⚾ Today’s Edition
🇻🇪 Venezuela rallies past Italy to reach first WBC Final
A three-run seventh inning fueled by Ronald Acuña Jr., Maikel Garcia, and Luis Arraez lifts Venezuela to a historic 4–2 comeback win.
🔥 Bullpen dominance seals the deal
Venezuela’s relievers shut down Italy late, closing out a statement win and ending Italy’s Cinderella run.
🏆 USA vs Venezuela for the title
The championship matchup is set, with both teams one win away from WBC glory tonight in Miami.
🎬 Must-See Moments
The biggest highlights and moments from yesterday’s Venezuela vs Italy semifinal.
Venezuela is heading to its first ever World Baseball Classic final after rallying past Italy, 4-2, in a charged semifinal in Miami. Trailing early, Venezuela broke through in the seventh inning behind a clutch infield RBI from Ronald Acuña Jr., then took control with back-to-back run-scoring hits from Maikel Garcia and Luis Arraez.
From there, the bullpen took over, combining for dominant relief to shut down Italy and secure the historic win. Now, Venezuela will face Team USA with a chance to capture its first WBC title, capping off an emotional and statement-making run through the tournament.
The WBC Finals will take place tonight at 8pm ET on FOX.
📊 Game Recap
Venezuela 4, Italy 2 — Venezuela rallies late to reach first WBC final
Venezuela used a clutch two-out rally in the seventh inning to defeat Italy 4–2, advancing to the World Baseball Classic final for the first time.
🔑 Key Moments
Italy jumps ahead early — Italy took a 2–0 lead in the 2nd inning to set the tone early.
Eugenio Suárez solo homer in the 4th — Suárez connected on a solo shot to get Venezuela on the board and cut the deficit to 2–1.
Ronald Acuña Jr. ties it in the 7th — Acuña grounded a single to left to score Andrés Giménez and even the game at 2–2.
Maikel Garcia gives Venezuela the lead — Garcia lined a single to left to score Jackson Chourio and make it 3–2.
Luis Arraez adds insurance — Arraez delivered an RBI single to cap the three-run rally and seal the win.
📊 Notable Stats
Eugenio Suárez (VEN): 1-for-4, HR, RBI, R
Maikel Garcia (VEN): 2-for-4, RBI
Luis Arraez (VEN): 1-for-4, RBI
Ronald Acuña Jr. (VEN): 1-for-5, RBI, R
Gleyber Torres (VEN): 2-for-2, BB
Daniel Palencia (VEN): 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 2 K (save)
Andrés Machado (VEN): 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 2 K
Venezuela Bullpen: 7.2 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 8 K
Zach Dezenzo (ITA): 2-for-4, R
Dante Nori (ITA): 1-for-4, RBI
Andrew Fischer (ITA): 1-for-3, BB
Aaron Nola (ITA): 4.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 3 K
Kyle Nicolas (ITA): 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 2 K
💥 Must-See Moments
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