Venezuela Beats Team USA After Negotiating with the Chicago Cubs

Chicago Cubs closer Daniel Palencia got the save in the semifinals for Venezuela on Monday night and then he did it again 24 hours later as he retired the side to close out a 3-2 win over Team USA. It was an incredible moment for Palencia and Venezuela, who captured their first World Baseball Classic title and it took some negotiating for the hard-throwing pitcher to even get the chance to pitch in the championship game.

Palencia closed the door on the United States in the ninth inning...