Eugenio Suárez, third baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks, hit an RBI double in the ninth inning to help Venezuela defeat the United States 3-2 in the World Baseball Classic final on March 17, 2026, at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, according to a Fox News Digital report.[1][5]
Suárez credited his faith in a post-game interview with Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal. "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]."
The report detailed key moments, including a solo home run by Wilyer Abreu of the Boston Red Sox that extended Venezuela's lead, and a ninth-inning home run by Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies that tied the score at 2-2.[1] Javier Sanoja stole second base ahead of Suárez's hit off a 3-2 changeup from Garrett Whitlock of the Boston Red Sox.
Suárez, a 33-year-old Venezuelan who has played 11 MLB seasons primarily at third base, is known for expressing his faith on the field, often pointing skyward after key hits.[2][3]
The 2026 World Baseball Classic ran from March 5 to March 22, with the championship round hosted at loanDepot park, home of the Miami Marlins.[4] Venezuela previously reached the semifinals in the 2017 edition, its best finish.[2]
The victory marked Venezuela's first WBC title, per the report, with players and coaches celebrating emotionally on the field. Suárez described his teammates as family, emphasizing national pride.[1]
Following the tournament, Venezuelan players including Suárez returned to their Major League Baseball clubs ahead of the 2026 season.
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https://www.foxnews.com/sports - MLB.com
Eugenio Suárez Player Page
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Eugenio Suárez
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2026 World Baseball Classic
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