Full Show — March 18, 2026
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What are the initial reactions to Team USA vs. Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic?
This hour is brought to you by Vasectomy Clinics of Chicago. Rahimi Harrison-Grody, 10-2 on 104.3 The Score. Team USA takes on Venezuela tonight in the World Baseball Classic Championship. Who you got? USA. I'm sorry, Venezuela. You've been an amazing team. But when it comes to the firepower and, frankly, the defensive play, and, yes, that includes Bryce Terang, it's hard to say no to that group just closing it out. I would like to. Beat them. the Americans to win the ball game because at the end of the day, I'm an American. But I think I'm taking Team Venezuela on this one. You know why? I get scared of some of these guys in this lineup. ... ... ... ... ... ... I want you to put the word out there, but we back up.
Understand me? The backup. Venezuela is going to be a mile away from the championship. The United States down to its last strike. This team is awesome. We are family here. That's why we play with passion, with love, because we feel the jersey. We feel our country in front of us. That's why this is a lot for us as players, as a people, as a human being, and as a Venezuelan. Now we are the champions. Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris, Mark Grody. Midday's 10 a.m. to 2 on Chicago Sports Radio 104.3. The score... Yeah, you could say Daniel Palencia was throwing with some gasolina in the World Baseball Classic. This is Rahimi Harrison-Roddy on 104.3 The Score. And even though Team USA did not win, it was still nice to see a Cub on a big stage showing you why he was a gamer.
This is Rahimi Harrison-Grody on 104.3 The Score. Layla Rahimi, Marshall Harrison, Mark Grody broadcasting with you on this Wednesday. And that is where we get it started. Just an incredible game to close this out. And Team USA, Marshall, you were right about this. You knew from starting pitcher Nolan McClain, he was on the mound starting against Team Italy when USA lost, thinking they had clinched already. But not only did Team USA... Not strike first like Venezuela did, getting on the board in that third inning. But the way Daniel Palencia closed out the game, give me the ball and I'm going to throw straight hundo to end it. And that was just an incredible moment. Team USA, three for 30 in the game.
Didn't get a single runner in scoring position. Obviously, Bryce Harper had the only extra base hit, the two-run homer. But this is what I was worried about, was that Venezuela would have some timely hitting and that the U.S. wouldn't have enough offense. Because, frankly, since we got out of pool play into elimination stage, it's been a struggle for the U.S. to put up runs. And that was my concern. I feel like we've been here before. Team we watched struggling to put up runs. Why does that sound familiar? Yeah, at least the Cubs, though, were a run-scoring machine in the first half of the season. Machine. That's right, machine. The Americans never got it together, and they didn't get away with it last night.
There were three, I think there was three straight innings where they had two outrunners on base. Yep. And finally, Bryce Harper hits the two-run jack. That's the point at which I thought, USA, USA, they're going to win this thing. They have stolen the momentum, but they did not because of Eugenio Suarez, who I know we'll talk more about. And I think sneaky MVP in this game was the pinch runner in that spot, Javier Sanoa, who was mentioned during the broadcast package for that stolen base from first to second. That had Albert Almora Jr. vibes from 2016 when he tagged up and ran to second and eventually scored. You like that, Ray? Yeah, I was feeling that last night. And by the way, I want to give a shout-out to that intro by The Butte.
You had all the broadcasters there. Joe Davis was magnificent. But I loved hearing the voice of my guy, Mike Fitzpatrick, Farron. That was Farron, right? He obviously did the radio call. Mike Farron, a Chicagoland native, worked at WGN Radio. He's been out. He did the Arizona Diamondbacks for years and sounding just, just amazing. So Chicago guy done well. Shout out to Mike Farron for that call.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What are the initial reactions to Team USA vs. Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic?
0:01–9:41
2
What factors contributed to Venezuela's victory over Team USA?
9:41–21:55
3
How did Daniel Palencia perform in the World Baseball Classic?
21:55–27:13
4
What insights are shared about Jamison Tyone's struggles this spring training?
27:13–1:21:11
5
What was the impact of Andrew Billings on the Bears?
1:21:11–1:21:39
6
Why is the Chicago Bears' player management significant?
1:21:39–1:22:28
7
What are the key factors in the Cubs' upcoming season?
1:22:28–1:23:09
8
How does the WNBA's new CBA affect player salaries?
1:23:09–2:45:32
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