Ronald Acuña Jr.'s Venezuelan WBC Victory Marks a Fantastic Return to Glory!
Ronald Acuña Jr. has a World Series ring and now he gets to lift the World Baseball Classic trophy.
MIAMI, FL - MARCH 14: Ronald Acuña Jr. #21 of Team Venezuela celebrates while rounding the bases after hitting a solo home run in the first inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic Quarterfinals game presented by Capital One between Team Venezuela and Team Japan at loanDepot park on Saturday, March 14, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/WBCI/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images We have a new World Baseball Classic champion to add to the list of winners of this now-prestigious tournament.
It also just so happens that the current face of the Atlanta Braves helped to push the team and his country to the winner’s circle. Ronald Acuña Jr. and Venezuela completed their dark-horse run by taking down Team USA 3-2 in order to win the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Congrats to @WBCBaseball champions @ronaldacunajr24 and Team Venezuela! And congrats to Team USA and all of the participating countries for a great #WorldBaseballClassic https://t. co/60TLQuypJD — Atlanta Braves (@Braves) March 18, 2026 Acuña contributed to the cause on Tuesday night with a hit and a walk over the course of three plate appearances.
He didn’t score a run in this one but he finished the tournament with 10 runs scored along with seven hits, seven walks and two stolen bases. That’s good for a slash line of . 269/.