USA vs Venezuela in World Baseball Classic championship
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'Panic, nerves, anxiety': What it's like for Jose Altuve to watch his beloved Team Venezuela in WBC
Jose Altuve had an up-close seat to watch his native Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, but it's been a stress-inducing experience for the Astros' star.
Eugenio Suárez hit a double that drove in Venezuela's go-ahead run in ninth inning against the United States.
Venezuela and USA meet Tuesday in the World Baseball Classic. First pitch in the championship game in Miami, Florida, is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.
Team Venezuela has already made its deepest World Baseball Classic run, but a championship win against the USA would instill even more national pride.
Venezuela won the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday after defeating the United States 3-2 in the championship.
Bryce Harper hit a two-run homer to tie the game for the United States 2-2 against Venezuela.
The United States meets Venezuela for the World Baseball Classic title in a game that carries political overtones
Venezuela beat Shohei Ohtani and defending champion Japan 8-5 in the World Baseball Classic on Saturday night to advance to the semifinals against unbeaten Italy.