Aaron Judge and Team USA Fall to Venezuela in WBC Championship

Team USA captain Aaron Judge struggled offensively in the World Baseball Classic championship game, going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in a 3-2 loss to Venezuela. Judge, who previously praised the tournament's intensity, expressed disappointment in the team's inability to capitalize on key opportunities. Despite his leadership and a defensive assist in the semifinals, Judge and top teammates Bobby Witt Jr. and Kyle Schwarber combined for 0-for-10 hitting in the final defeat.