"Mets co-ace Nolan McLean, the first rookie to start ever start for Team USA, supplied 42⁄3 solid innings (4 hits, 4 Ks) but the two runs he allowed teed up Venezuela's 3-2 victory at LoanDepot Park."
"Bryce Harper, who was hitting .185 with just one extra-base hit in the WBC, smacked a tying two-run homer off reliever Andres Machado with two outs in the eighth. But Aaron Judge whiffed for the third time to end the inning and Venezuela rallied for the go-ahead run in the ninth."
"It started with a leadoff walk to Luis Arraez, and pinch runner Javier Sanoja stole second base - with a safe call that was confirmed on review. Eugenio Suarez then followed with a booming RBI double to left-centerfield, prompting Venezuela's frenzied dugout to spill beyond the rail in celebration."
Team USA faced Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic title game at LoanDepot Park, where the heavily favored Americans struggled under pressure. Rookie Nolan McLean started for Team USA, delivering solid pitching through 4⅔ innings but allowing two runs that proved costly. Bryce Harper tied the game with a two-run homer in the eighth, but Aaron Judge struck out to end the inning. Venezuela scored the go-ahead run in the ninth inning after a leadoff walk to Luis Arraez, a stolen base, and an RBI double by Eugenio Suarez. Daniel Palencia closed out the game for Venezuela's 3-2 victory.
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