Adding a cultural dimension to the geopolitical tension between Washington and Caracas, Venezuela faced the United States in the World Baseball Classic championship game at LoanDepot Park. As The Guardian noted, political tensions underlay the matchup. The U.S. lineup saw notable adjustments, with slugger Gunnar Henderson sitting out and Alex Bregman slotting in at third base as Venezuela sent a left-handed pitcher to the mound.
Walter Murrow
March 18, 2026
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