Venezuela claims its first World Baseball Classic title with 3-2 win over the U.S.

Venezuela captured its first World Baseball Classic title by edging the United States 3-2 in the final. Tied 2-2 heading into the ninth, Luis Arráez walked to start the inning, Javier Sanoja stole second as a pinch runner, and Eugenio Suárez doubled to deliver the go-ahead run, with Daniel Palencia closing it out. Eduardo Rodríguez pitched effectively for Venezuela, while the U.S. offense managed only three hits, including Bryce Harper's eighth-inning homer to tie the game.