Team USA players remove WBC silver medals from their necks
The USA team took silver medals afterward Fall in Venezuela3-2 in the World Boxing Championship final on Tuesday in Miami.
However, shortly after receiving them from MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, several players stripped them.
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Kyle Schwarber of the United States reacts after taking silver after a 3-2 loss to Venezuela at LoanDepot Park on March 17, 2026, in Miami, Florida. (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Mason Miller couldn’t wait to bring out his medal, as he did so before sharing an embrace with manager Mark DeRosa. Kyle Schwarber waited a little longer, taking it off as soon as he reached the steps of his dugout.
Logan Webb and Garrett Whitlock were also arrested with their medals in their hands, not around their necks.
It was Miller’s WBC debut, while Schwarber was part of the team that lost in the 2023 final to Japan, also in Miami.
Eduardo Rodriguez, the soon-to-be 33-year-old Venezuelan left-hander, has had a 5.02 ERA over the past two seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks, but you wouldn’t think so with the way he’s been living in the corners and keeping Team USA off balance throughout his 4-inning start. Team USA’s offense continued to be disruptive until the eighth inning Bryce Harper He tied the game with a two-run homer.
Logan Webb of the United States reacts after taking silver after a 3-2 loss to Tee Venezuela at Land Depot Park on March 17, 2026, in Miami, Florida. (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
But Venezuela didn’t miss a beat in the top of the ninth inning, when Garrett Whitlock, who had been great in a high-impact role earlier in the tournament, didn’t look like his usual self. He walked to start the inning, and after Venezuelan runner Javier Sanoja stole second base, Eugene Suarez He smashed the changeup into left-center field for a go-ahead double to regain the lead.
Daniel Palencia got the call in the bottom of the ninth for Venezuela after eliminating Italy and chicago cubs He agreed that this would be the only moment he could throw again.
He took advantage, hitting Kyle Schwarber, pushing Gunnar Henderson into Michael Garcia, then hitting Roman Anthony to seal an emotional win for Venezuela.
Team USA’s Mason Miller, right, shakes hands with manager Mark DeRosa after collecting his silver medal following the 2026 World Baseball Classic against Venezuela at Depot Park Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Daniel Cherry/WBCI/MLB via Getty Images)
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Venezuela won its first World Baseball Classic title in the event’s short history, which began in 2006. For the United States, it was its second straight loss in the title game after winning it all in 2017.
Fox News’ Scott Thompson contributed to this report.
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