Venezuela rallies to beat Shohei Ohtani and defending champ Japan 8-5, advance to WBC semis

MIAMI (AP) — Wilyer Abreu hit a go-ahead, three-run homer after Maikel Garcia sparked the comeback with a two-run shot, and ...

Venezuela defeats Japan 8-5, knocks out defending WBC champion: Live updates and reaction

Wilyer Abreu's no-doubt three-run home run in the sixth proved the difference as Venezuela upset Shohei Ohtani and Japan ...

Venezuela knocks out defending champion Japan in World Baseball Classic

Shohei Ohtani and reigning champ Japan faced Venezuela team in WBC quarterfinals. Check out the highlights.

Venezuela 8, Japan 5: Venezuela Eliminates Japan and Shohei Ohtani From WBC

Both teams got the fireworks going early with Ronald Acuña Jr. and Shohei Ohtani both hitting lead-off home runs in the first inning. Venezuela hit Japan's starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto hard with four ...
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Venezuela powers past defending champs to reach Classic semifinals

The champs are out at the World Baseball Classic. Venezuela took down Japan, the 2023 WBC champions, with an 8-5 come-from-behind win in the quarterfinals at loanDepot park on Saturday night. Wilyer A ...