Source: Fox News
Summary
Venezuela ended Italy’s magical World Baseball Classic run on Monday night, coming from behind to defeat them 4-2 at loanDepot park. Italy had been the surprise team of the tournament, taking down the U.S. and Mexico before advancing to the quarterfinals. Venezuela will face Team USA in the final on Tuesday night.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Italy’s run was bound to end eventually, but they made it further than anyone expected.
Venezuela’s comeback in the seventh inning was exactly what they needed to get back in the game.
Nobody should be surprised that Team USA is back in the final, but it’s still impressive.
The Venezuelans seem to have all the momentum heading into the final.
This one felt recognizable early, as Italy’s surprise run was always going to come to an end sometime.
Author: Evan Null
