[Orix Buffaloes] The team congratulated closer Machado on his WBC victory on their official social media: “You are our pride and joy.” Despite giving up two runs, he was win pitcher for Venezuela and the only NPB player to win the World Baseball Classic.
Sports Hochi
March 18, 2026 16:11
On the 18th, Orix Buffaloes congratulated Venezuela’s closer, pitcher Andrés Machado on winning the WBC as a member of the national team, via their official Instagram and X accounts.
The post featured a photo of Machado holding the trophy, accompanied by a message in Spanish that read, “Congratulations, world champion! You are our pride and joy.”
Machado pitched in six games as a setup man in this tournament. He also pitched in the final against the United States in the 7th inning with two outs and a runner on first base. He pitched 1 1/3 innings and gave up two runs, but was pitcher win.
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