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Venezuela hero Eugenio Suarez taps faith after shocking Team USA: ‘All the glory is for the Lord Jesus’
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Eugenio Suarez, the man who hit the game-winning RBI double to lift Venezuela over Team USA in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) final, tapped into his faith during his post-game interview.
“I mean, what can I say about this? It’s amazing. God is good, all the glory is for the Lord Jesus. He was with us the whole time,” Suarez told FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal after being asked his emotions following the 3-2 win over the U.S.
“We have to glorify, put his name in front of everything. Nobody believed in Venezuela, but now we [won] the championship today. This is a celebration for all [of Venezuela].”
Eugenio Suárez of Team Venezuela reacts after hitting an RBI double against Team United States during the ninth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Suárez shared his faith on Monday night after Venezuela came from behind to defeat Italy, when he hit a solo home run. But he knew the job wasn’t finished with one more game left on the schedule before he and his teammates — whom he called a family — returned to their MLB clubs.
It was a dominant performance by Venezuela at loanDepot park on Tuesday night, a surprising showing in which Team USA was held to just two hits and four total baserunners when Bryce Harper came to the plate with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning.
VENEZUELA SHOCKS TEAM USA TO WIN WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC FOR FIRST TIME
However, the game turned on its head, as Harper hammered an Andres Machado fastball over the center-field wall to tie the game at two runs apiece. The momentum shift was palpable, but Suarez found himself in a great position to bring it back to the Venezuelan dugout.
Eugenio Suárez of Team Venezuela celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against Team Italy in the fourth inning at loanDepot park on March 16, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
As Javier Sanoja stole second base, Suárez didn’t miss a 3-2 changeup in the heart of the plate from Garrett Whitlock, driving it to left-center field for the game-winning hit.
He stood on second base and immediately looked to the sky, which Rosenthal asked about – what exactly did he say?
“I just prayed at the time,” Suarez said. “I pointed to my family out there – they were happy for me. God is good, man. God is good.”
Venezuela’s upset over Team USA, one of the most stacked lineups the Stars and Stripes have fielded in this tournament, marked the country’s first-ever WBC victory. It’s why everyone, from players to coaches, was emotional in celebration on the field after the game.
Eugenio Suárez of Team Venezuela reacts after hitting an RBI double against Team United States during the ninth inning at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Al Bello/Getty Images)
“The union – we are together the whole time. We’re not just teammates, we’re all family,” Suarez added. “This team is awesome – we are family here. That’s why we play with passion, with love because we feel that on our jersey. We feel our country on the front of us. That’s why this is a lot for us as players, as people, as human beings and as a Venezuelan. Now, we are the champions.”
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Thunder push Spurs to brink with dominant Game 5 win as Wembanyama posts series-low 20 points
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The Oklahoma City Thunder are just one win away from a second consecutive NBA Finals berth. The Western Conference Finals shifted back to Oklahoma City on Tuesday night, with the defending league champions pulling away in the second half for a 127-114 victory in Game 5.
The reigning two-time NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 32 points and nine assists Tuesday night.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder watches during the fourth quarter of Game Five against the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on May 26, 2026. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Stephon Castle led the Spurs with 24 points and five rebounds, while Victor Wembanyama finished with a series-low 20 points.
Entering Tuesday, the Spurs appeared to follow a relatively simple formula for success in the Western Conference Finals: When Wembanyama was the best player on the floor, they won. When he wasn’t, they lost.
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama looks on during the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Wembanyama, who delivered 41- and 33-point performances in the Spurs’ two wins earlier in the series, never appeared to fully find his rhythm in Game 5. He was 4 for 15 from the floor, missing all five of his 3-point attempts.
He offered an impassioned speech to teammates during a timeout barely two minutes into the third quarter, after the Thunder opened an 18-point lead. And it worked — to a point. Oklahoma City scored again to get the lead up to 20, but the Spurs closed within eight later in the third.
Elsewhere, the New York Knicks will have to wait until at least Thursday to find out which team emerges from the Western Conference.
Jared McCain of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates during the fourth quarter of Game Five against the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on May 26, 2026. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Even before Game 5 of the Spurs-Thunder series tipped off, San Antonio coach Mitch Johnson was asked about Knicks fans in Manhattan chanting, “We want Wemby! We want Wemby!”
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“I know New York’s on fire. They won so that city is obviously enjoying it and they’ve had a heck of a playoff run,” Johnson said. “But unfortunately, I’ve been pretty locked-into what we’ve got going right here in front of us.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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SOUTHERN SECTION BASEBALL PLAYOFFS
TUESDAY’S RESULTS
SEMIFINALS
DIVISION 1
Norco 5, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame 2
St. John Bosco 3, Harvard-Westlake 1
DIVISION 2
Ganesha 2, Newport Harbor 1
Loyola 6, Santa Ana Foothill 3
DIVISION 3
Mira Costa 12, St. Francis 0
Agoura 3, Millikan 1
DIVISION 4
Glendora 3, Rio Mesa 0
Laguna Beach 2, Grand Terrace 1
DIVISION 5
Kaiser 3, Irvine 2
Culver City 4, Long Beach Wilson 3
DIVISION 6
Brentwood 8, Trinity Classical Academy 0
Covina 6, Lakewood 1
DIVISION 7
North Torrance 9, Santa Paula 3
South El Monte 3, Norwalk 0
DIVISION 8
Rancho Alamitos 3, Oxford Academy 0
Schurr 4, Duarte 2
DIVISION 9
Webb 24, Crossroads Christian 15
Rolling Hills Prep 5, Temecula Prep 3
Note: Finals in all divisions May 29-30.
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Here are the odds for the 2026 World Series at DraftKings Sportsbook as of May 25.
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2026 World Series odds
Dodgers: +200 (bet $10 to win $30 total)
Yankees: +600 (bet $10 to win $70 total)
Braves: +900 (bet $10 to win $100 total)
Mariners: +1100 (bet $10 to win $120 total)
Rays: +1500 (bet $10 to win $160 total)
Cubs: +1600 (bet $10 to win $170 total)
Brewers: +1700 (bet $10 to win $180 total)
Phillies: +2000 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
Blue Jays: +2200 (bet $10 to win $230 total)
Rangers: +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)
Guardians: +2800 (bet $10 to win $290 total)
Padres: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total)
Red Sox: +5000 (bet $10 to win $510 total)
Astros: +5500 (bet $10 to win $560 total)
Athletics: +5500 (bet $10 to win $560 total)
Tigers: +6000 (bet $10 to win $610 total)
Mets: +6000 (bet $10 to win $610 total)
Pirates: +6000 (bet $10 to win $610 total)
Diamondbacks: +6000 (bet $10 to win $610 total)
Orioles: +7000 (bet $10 to win $710 total)
Twins: +8000 (bet $10 to win $810 total)
Royals: +8000 (bet $10 to win $810 total)
Reds: +12000 (bet $10 to win $1,210 total)
White Sox: +12000 (bet $10 to win $1,210 total)
Cardinals: +15000 (bet $10 to win $1,510 total)
Giants: +20000 (bet $10 to win $2,010 total)
Marlins: +35000 (bet $10 to win $3,510 total)
Angels: +40000 (bet $10 to win $4,010 total)
Rockies: +50000 (bet $10 to win $5,010 total)
Nationals: +50000 (bet $10 to win $5,010 total)
Here’s what to know about this oddsboard:
The Defending Champs: At the end of last season, the Dodgers became the first back-to-back World Series champs since the Yankees won three in a row from 1998 to 2000. In addition, L.A. won its third championship in the past six years. As for this season? L.A. has picked up right where it left off. As of May 25, the Dodgers are atop the NL West and have the third-best record in baseball (33-20). They have the highest run differential per game in MLB (2), and sit in the top five in batting average, home runs, RBIs, hits, pitching wins, team ERA and quality starts.
Making Waves: The Rays were not seen as a threat entering the season. In fact, they had the longest odds to win their own division. However, as of May 25, they have the best record in baseball (34-16), behind a pitching staff that is having a dominant year. Tampa Bay is second in wins (34), fifth in team ERA (3.51) and first in saves (23). In terms of World Series odds, the Rays were at +6000 back on April 27.
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