# Team USA DROPS WBC to Venezuela - why it WASN'T Nolan McLean's fault

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Published: 2026-03-18T04:47:00+00:00
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Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back with a recap of the World Baseball Classic CHAMPIONSHIP GAME! Team USA earns silver medals, falling to Venezuela 3-2 in the final game. Nolan McLean starts the game for the United States, Aaron Judge doesn't show up, and Venezuela brings home a win that is bigger than baseball. Join us! 00:00-4:58: Team Venezuela wins its FIRST EVER World Baseball Classic 4:59-8:33: Bryce Harper gives USA life, Aaron Judge doesn't show up in the biggest moment yet again 8:34-14:25: Nolan McLean wasn't perfect, but he gave the United States a chance to win the game 14:26-18:35: Team USA's young pitching talent on display at the WBC..and Opening Day is approaching!! #baseball #mlb #mlbb #podcast #worldbaseballclassic #wbc #mets #newyork #newyorkmets #aaronjudge #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlblb #mlbbshorts #sports #springtraining #mlbopeningday LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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