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Marlins’ Javier Sanoja Scores Winning Run in Venezuela’s WBC Title Victory
- Javier Sanoja scored the go-ahead run in the ninth inning to seal Venezuela's WBC title at loanDepot Park in Miami.
- Sanoja pinch-ran for Luis Arraez, then stole second and scored on Eugenio Suárez's double.
- Sanoja has shown strong WBC numbers and previously played in MLB games with the Marlins in 2024.
- Venezuela's WBC title is the nation's first in the tournament's history.
- Owen Caissie, another Marlins-related player, stood out for Team Canada in the tournament with strong numbers.
- Javier Sanoja's WBC performance adds to the Marlins' growing connection to international play.
- The World Baseball Classic highlighted international talent with multiple nations reaching the final rounds.
- The final included notable Marlins-related players who participated in the WBC.
- The WBC final took place in Miami, underscoring the city’s role in hosting major international baseball events.
- The piece notes the WBC's relevance to the Marlins' player development and international scouting.
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