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2026 World Baseball Classic - Pool D - Netherlands v Venezuela
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Trolls Braves Teammate Ozzie Albies After 2026 World Baseball Classic Matchup

Paul KasabianMar 6, 2026

Atlanta Braves teammates Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie Albies faced each other in the World Baseball Classic on Friday, and Acuña emerged victorious as Venezuela defeated Netherlands 6-2 to open Pool D action.

After the game, Acuña had a message for Albies.

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Acuña had a double and a pair of runs from the leadoff spot. Albies struggled at cleanup, going 0-for-4.

Both players seemed to have fun during the game.

Those two weren't the only current or former Braves on the field.

Chadwick Tromp, a catcher in the Braves organization who played with the big league team from 2022-25, was Netherlands' starting catcher.

Netherlands' manager is Braves legend (and soon-to-be Baseball Hall of Famer) Andruw Jones.

Both teams play again on Saturday. Netherlands will face Nicaragua, and Venezuela will take on Israel.

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