The final game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic was just that -- a classic. Venezuela prevailed in a white-knuckled 3-2 victory over Team USA in Tuesday's final at loanDepot Park in Miami, and in doing so they secured their first ever WBC title.

The South Carolina baseball team fell, 11-8, to Charlotte on Tuesday night (March 17) at Founders Park.The Gamecock offense struck first in the third after back-to-back singles set up Will Craddock’s three-run homer.

Italy and Venezuela advanced to the 2026 World Baseball Classic semifinals on Saturday. The Italians benefited from a pair of four-run rallies to book a spot in the final four via a victory over Puerto Rico.

As the World Baseball Classic tournament moved ahead, Venezuela overcame Italy 4-2 and the United States bested the Dominican Republic 2-1 in the semifinals. The teams will face each other in the final Tuesday in Miami.