Eugenio Suárez hit an RBI double in the ninth inning to give Venezuela a 3-2 win over the United States in the World Baseball Classic final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026, according to a Fox News Digital report.[1]

Suárez, a 33-year-old third baseman from Venezuela currently playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks in Major League Baseball, credited his faith in a post-game interview with Fox Sports reporter Ken Rosenthal.[1][2] "I mean, what can I say about this? It’s amazing. God is good, all the glory is for the Lord Jesus. He was with us the whole time," Suárez said.[1]

He added: "We have to glorify, put his name in front of everything. Nobody believed in Venezuela, but now we [won] the championship today. This is a celebration for all [of Venezuela]."[1]

Key moments from the game included a solo home run by Venezuela's Wilyer Abreu to extend the lead, followed by a ninth-inning homer by U.S. designated hitter Bryce Harper off pitcher Andrés Machado to tie the score at 2-2. Javier Sanoja stole second base before Suárez's game-winning hit off Garrett Whitlock.[1]

• Solo HR: Wilyer Abreu (Venezuela)
• Tie game HR: Bryce Harper (U.S., bottom 8th or 9th)
• Game-winner: Eugenio Suárez RBI double (top 9th)

The report described Venezuela holding the U.S. to two hits through much of the game, with Bryce Harper reaching base late.[1] The night before, on March 16, Suárez hit a solo home run in Venezuela's win over Italy.[1]

The 2026 World Baseball Classic final took place at loanDepot park, home of the Miami Marlins and site of the 2023 WBC final.[1][3][4] Venezuela claimed its first WBC title, surpassing previous best finishes including a 2017 semifinal appearance.[1][5]

Players from both teams are expected to return to their MLB clubs following the tournament, with the 2026 MLB regular season scheduled to begin in late March.[2][4]

Sources

1. Fox News Digital
   VENEZUELA SHOCKS TEAM USA TO WIN WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC FOR FIRST TIME
   March 18, 2026
   https://www.foxnews.com/sports
2. MLB.com
   Eugenio Suárez Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News
   Accessed October 2024
   https://www.mlb.com/player/eugenio-suarez-570318
3. MLB.com
   loanDepot park
   Accessed October 2024
   https://www.mlb.com/marlins/ballpark
4. WBSC.org
   World Baseball Classic
   Accessed October 2024
   https://www.wbsc.org/competitions/world-baseball-classic
5. WBSC.org
   Past World Baseball Classic Results
   Accessed October 2024
   https://www.wbsc.org/en/world-baseball-classic