Overview
- Eugenio Suárez hit a go‑ahead double in the ninth to score Javier Sanoja, and Daniel Palencia closed the final outs to seal the win at loanDepot Park.
- Maikel García was named tournament MVP as Venezuela captured its first World Baseball Classic title.
- Acting President Delcy Rodríguez decreed a non‑working Día de Júbilo Nacional, prompting large street celebrations across Caracas and other cities.
- Coverage underscored the result’s political resonance between the countries, noting references to Nicolás Maduro’s January capture and a pointed “Statehood” post by President Donald Trump.
- Reports on WBC prize allocations indicated a champion payout of about $2.5 million, with potential total earnings near $7.5 million including phase bonuses.