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Venezuela Claims First World Baseball Classic Title, Defeating USA

3/20/2026

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Venezuela won its first World Baseball Classic title by defeating Team USA 3-2.
Luis Arraez, representing Venezuela, celebrated the victory and said it moved Venezuelan fans.
Logan Webb, representing Team USA, flew back to Arizona on a charter with Arraez.
Logan Webb said removing his silver medal after the game was misinterpreted.
He also criticized perceptions that Team USA did not care about the tournament.

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Venezuela won its first World Baseball Classic title by defeating Team USA 3-2.
Luis Arraez, representing Venezuela, celebrated the victory and said it moved Venezuelan fans.
Logan Webb, representing Team USA, flew back to Arizona on a charter with Arraez.
Logan Webb said removing his silver medal after the game was misinterpreted.
He also criticized perceptions that Team USA did not care about the tournament.