{"id":113997,"date":"2026-03-17T02:02:32","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T06:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/venezuela-to-the-world-baseball-classic-final-comeback-against-italy-and-makes-history\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T02:02:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T06:02:32","slug":"venezuela-to-the-world-baseball-classic-final-comeback-against-italy-and-makes-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/nationals\/venezuela-to-the-world-baseball-classic-final-comeback-against-italy-and-makes-history\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a1Venezuela to the World Baseball Classic Final! Comeback against Italy and makes history"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Venezuela Makes History and Advances to the Final of the 2026 World Baseball Classic<\/h2>\n\nMIAMI, FLORIDA. \u2013 The Venezuelan national team has achieved a historic milestone by defeating Italy with a score of 4-2, securing their place in the final of the 2026 World Baseball Classic for the first time in its history.\n\nThe exciting encounter took place at loanDepot Park, where a three-run rally in the seventh inning changed the course of the game, unleashing the joy of the Venezuelan fans present.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Decisive Rally<\/h3>\n\n\nWith Italy leading 2-1 and two outs in the seventh inning, Venezuela demonstrated its ability to react. Jackson Chourio hit a single that put runners on the corners, setting the stage for Ronald Acu\u00f1a Jr. to tie the game with a hit that drove in Andr\u00e9s Gim\u00e9nez.\n\nMaikel Garc\u00eda continued the attack with a run-producing hit that gave the Venezuelans the lead, while Luis Arr\u00e1ez extended the difference with another run-scoring single, establishing the final score.\n\n<h3>Italy Competed, But Couldn&#8217;t Sustain the Pace<\/h3>\n\nItaly had taken the lead early with two runs in the second inning against starter Keider Montero. Despite a solo home run by Eugenio Su\u00e1rez, veteran Aaron Nola maintained control for several innings.\n\nHowever, the Italian relay failed to contain the Venezuelan offense in the final innings of the match.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Venezuelan Bullpen, Key to Victory<\/h3>\n\n\nAfter a short opening by Montero, the Venezuelan bullpen stood out by limiting Italy to only three hits for the rest of the game. Ricardo S\u00e1nchez, Andr\u00e9s Machado, and Daniel Palencia led the relief corps, silencing the opposing offense at crucial moments.\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Leader Omar L\u00f3pez highlighted the team&#8217;s dedication and the chemistry shown throughout the tournament.<\/p><cite>Omar L\u00f3pez<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To the Final Against the United States<\/h3>\n\n\nWith this victory, Venezuela will face the United States in the final, which previously eliminated the Dominican Republic.\n\nThe Venezuelan team will seek its first title in the tournament, backed by solid pitching, defense, and timely hitting, which has made it one of the most complete teams in the championship.\n\nThe final will be played this Tuesday, promising a high-level duel between two international baseball powerhouses.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Venezuela Makes History and Advances to the Final of the 2026 World Baseball Classic MIAMI, FLORIDA. \u2013 The Venezuelan national team has achieved a historic milestone by defeating Italy with a score of 4-2, securing their place in the final of the 2026 World Baseball Classic for the first time in its history. 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