USA vs. Venezuela box score: Full stats from 2026 World Baseball Classic championship
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The 2026 World Baseball Classic is coming to a close. After weeks of intense international baseball games, the United States and Venezuela will meet in the championship game. Team USA was considered one of the favorites to win the entire tournament, but Venezuela have shown in their run to the finale that they can hang with the top teams even if they look like underdogs on paper.
The United States will start Nolan McLean for the finale. McLean faced Italy in pool play and struggled, taking the loss. Venezuela will start southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez.
The Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher started against the Dominican Republic. He pitched 2. 2 innings and allowed three earned runs on three hits, while walking one and striking out five.
The Sporting News is tracking the full box score and stats from Tuesday's WBC championship matchup between the United States and Venezuela. WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC HQ: Live scores | Updated standings | Full TV schedule USA vs. Venezuela baseball box score USA stats Hitting Order Player Pos.