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Ronald Acuña Jr.’s Leadoff Knock Sparks Fast, Frantic Start in WBC Final

Venezuela came out swinging in Miami. Acuña Jr. opened the WBC final with a first-pitch single off Team USA starter McLean, but the threat vanished fast. Two pitches later, Garcia hit into a double play started by third baseman Bregman. Arraez then popped to shallow center, ending the inning after just five pitches as pitch-limit strategy loomed.