Venezuela Dominates Nicaragua in World Baseball Classic
In a decisive match at LoanDepot Park, Venezuela triumphed over Nicaragua with a score of 4-0, solidifying their position in Pool D of the World Baseball Classic.
Star player Acuña showcased his skills, finishing the game with 3-for-3 at the plate, including a home run, two RBIs, and two runs scored, along with a stolen base.
With this victory, Venezuela improved to 2-0 in Pool D, while Nicaragua fell to 0-3, having been eliminated from contention following a previous loss to Israel.
In their earlier game, Venezuela had convincingly defeated Israel 11-3, further demonstrating their strength in the tournament.
Nicaragua struggled throughout the tournament, managing only two hits in their loss to Israel, where they conceded five runs.
The match between Venezuela and Nicaragua took place on March 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET, and was broadcast on FOX Sports 2.
Pool play for the World Baseball Classic runs from March 4 to March 11, 2026, with teams re-seeded after the quarterfinals.
As Venezuela aims to clinch a return trip to the quarterfinals, observers will be watching closely to see how they perform in the remaining games.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the potential matchups in the upcoming rounds, but the championship game is set for March 17, 2026, in Miami.
