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Ticket Prices Soaring for the World Baseball Classic Title Game
Venezuela reached its first World Baseball Classic final by upsetting Japan and Italy, while Team USA aims for its first WBC title since 2017, both advancing through tough pools.
- On Tuesday, Team USA and Team Venezuela will face off in the 2026 World Baseball Classic final at LoanDepot Park in Miami to determine the tournament champion.
- Both squads reached the championship after winning tense semifinal matches on Sunday and Monday, with the Americans defeating the Dominican Republic 2-1 and Venezuela overcoming Italy 4-2.
- U.S. manager Mark DeRosa tabbed Nolan McLean to start against Venezuelan pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez, who is leading his team's historic first-ever appearance in a title game.
- Demand for the championship game has surged, pushing secondary market ticket prices to as high as $13,505, while remaining face-value tickets start at $450 in the upper corners.
- The Americans seek their first tournament title since 2017, while Venezuela aims to become the fourth country to win the World Baseball Classic after the U.S., Japan, and the Dominican Republic.
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