The United States pitching finally was their undoing in the WBC. Against Venezuela, they gave up 2 runs early on to make it 2-0. Bryce Harper’s heroics in the 8^th inning gave the US a shot as the game was tied 2-2 heading into the 9^th inning. However, the pitching sealed the game in the 9^th inning as Venezuela would score another run to make it 3-2 and win the championship.