New Headline: Phillies Phenom Shares Last Gasps of Celebration with Enthusiasts
Bryce Harper did the right thing following Team USA's loss to Venezuela in the 2026 World Baseball Classic title game.
Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Bryce Harper shows incredible sportsmanship with post-loss handshakes appeared first on ClutchPoints . Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Bryce Harper and Team USA failed to get the job done in the championship game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic .
But despite the United States’ 3-2 loss to Venezuela on Tuesday night at loanDepot Park, Harper made sure to show up to congratulate the other side. The Philadelphia Phillies superstar went over to the group of Venezuelan players celebrating on the field and exchanged hugs and handshakes with them. Respect 🫡 Bryce Harper congratulated players from Team Venezuela following their #WorldBaseballClassic championship win 👏 pic.
twitter. com/pnAdx94oi2 — World Baseball Classic (@WBCBaseball) March 18, 2026 Harper’s gesture turned heads online. “Class act as always, Bryce.
Respect to Venezuela, too,” said a fan. “Cal Raleigh could learn a thing or two from Bryce Harper,” another one commented . “Misunderstood and a very good man,” shared a social media user on X, formerly Twitter.