The World Baseball Classic saw Venezuela defeat Team USA 3-2 in the final, thanks to a ninth-inning double from Eugenio Suárez. The win was a significant victory for Venezuela, which had recently been captured by U.S. military forces. Other notable players included Yankees star Aaron Judge, former Yankee captain Derek Jeter, and Team USA captain Aaron Judge. The tournament's impact on the NCAA Tournament is expected to define the year's NCAA Tournament. The first-round games are set to begin tomorrow. Three freshmen players are expected to be key players in the upcoming tournament, including Cameron Boozer, AJ Dybantsa, and Darryn Peterson.