Baseball has a profound global impact, resonating with people of all different cultures. One country whose strong ties to the sport can sometimes get overlooked is Venezuela. The Land of Grace has produced many great talents over the years like Miguel Cabrera, Jose Altuve, Ronald Acuna Jr. and Johan Santana, but it received recognition for another notable feat during Tuesday's game between the New York Mets and Washington Nationals .

Carlos Mendoza and Miguel Cairo both played and worked for the New York Yankees organization at the same time during their respective careers, sharing in a Pinstripes brotherhood that carries a historic tradition. However, the most powerful aspect of their connection is arguably their Venezuelan heritage. They got to bask in national pride together in Wa

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