Venezuela defeats U.S. 3-2 for its first World Baseball Classic title

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Venezuela defeated the United States 3-2 to win its first World Baseball Classic title.
Maikel Garcia and Wilyer Abreu provided early runs for Venezuela, while Bryce Harper tied the game for the U.S. in the 8th inning.
Eugenio Suárez hit the go-ahead double in the 9th inning for Venezuela.
Daniel Palencia earned the save for Venezuela, striking out the final batter.
The U.S. roster featured stars like Aaron Judge and Bryce Harper but failed to win its second consecutive final.
The game had political undertones due to U.S.-Venezuela relations, with a heavily pro-Venezuela crowd.
Venezuela became the second Latin American nation to win the WBC.
Sixty-three players born in Venezuela appeared on MLB opening-day rosters in the previous year.

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