Summary
Team USA lost to Venezuela 3-2 in the World Baseball Classic final. Seattle Mariners player Cal Raleigh faced backlash due to his lack of hits in the tournament, despite his previous success in Major League Baseball. A controversial handshake incident also drew attention during the games.
Key Facts
- Team USA was defeated by Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic final with a 3-2 score.
- Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies hit a home run, the only significant hit for Team USA in the game.
- Cal Raleigh, a Seattle Mariners player, had no hits in nine at-bats across three games for Team USA.
- Despite leading Major League Baseball with 60 home runs last season, Raleigh struggled during the tournament.
- Raleigh ranked last among catchers in terms of performance in the World Baseball Classic.
- Fans criticized Raleigh on social media, highlighting his poor performance and a handshake snub involving teammate Randy Arozarena.
- The handshake incident with Arozarena, playing for Mexico, led to further fan reactions during the tournament.
