Overview
- Ronald Acuña Jr. revealed on Instagram that he hung his Team Venezuela jersey and gold medal in Ozzie Albies’ locker after the tournament.
- Ozzie Albies was later shown in a clubhouse video wearing the jersey and joking that he would sport it on Opening Day.
- Venezuela beat the Netherlands 6–2 in pool play, with Acuña logging a double and a walk while Albies went 0-for-4.
- Their back-and-forth included on-field antics during the Classic, such as Acuña dancing off second base and giving Albies a playful shoulder jab after a pickoff attempt.
- Acuña also needled Albies on X, writing, “I have a signed shirt for you, brother. @ozzie YOU CAN’T BEAT ME DAWG.”