Ronald Acuña Jr. leads Venezuela to World Baseball Classic victory

Venezuela won the 2026 World Baseball Classic, defeating Team USA 3-2, with Ronald Acuña Jr. playing a pivotal role. Acuña finished the tournament with a .269 batting average, scoring 10 runs and contributing with two home runs. The victory marked a historic achievement for Venezuela, highlighted by Eugenio Suárez’s crucial RBI double that secured the win after Bryce Harper tied the game with a homer. This championship adds to Acuña’s accolades, having previously won a World Series title.

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