Venezuela defeats Italy, sets up WBC final against US

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By ReutersMarch 17, 2026 at 05:29 AM

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Venezuela defeated Italy 4-2 in Miami on Monday to advance to its first World Baseball Classic final. Maikel Garcia's single in the seventh inning broke the tie, propelling Venezuela to victory. They will face the United States in the championship game on Tuesday night, also in Miami. The United States previously defeated the Dominican Republic in their semifinal match. Venezuela is seeking its first WBC title, while the US aims for its second. Italy's loss ended their unexpected run to the semifinals after going undefeated in pool play.

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Puerto Rico 30% Luis Arraez 35% Ronald Acuna Jr ×240% Michael Lorenzen ×250% Miami ×260% Maikel Garcia ×265% United States ×270% Italy ×580% World Baseball Classic (WBC) ×385% Venezuela ×790%

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world baseball classic 100% venezuela 90% baseball 80% italy 70% championship game 70% united states 70% final 60% semifinal 50% miami 50% knockout rounds 40%

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