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Japan, Venezuela and WBC

Shohei Ohtani Sounds Off After Japan’s WBC Loss to Venezuela

After winning the World Baseball Classic in 2023, Team Japan ’s bid for back‑to‑back championships was dashed in heartbreaking fashion with an 8–5 loss to Venezuela in Saturday night’s quarterfinals.

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WBC Wrap-Up: Italy indomitable, Venezuela victorious over Japan

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Japan vs. Venezuela Live Updates: WBC Quarterfinals Starting Lineups

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Abreu’s 3-run homer sends Venezuela to its first WBC semifinal in 17 years

Japan, its 11-game WBC winning streak on the line, held a 5-4 lead in the sixth inning of Saturday’s thrilling quarterfinal matchup in Miami when Abreu put his team ahead with the biggest swing of the...

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Dominican Republic’s latest dominance sets up semifinal showdown with Team USA

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Venezuela stun Japan to reach WBC semi-finals, Italy eliminate Puerto Rico

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Abreu’s blast sends Venezuela past Shohei Ohtani’s Japan and into WBC semi-finals

Venezuela fell behind 5-2 when Maikel Garcia sparked a comeback with a two-run homer in the fifth.

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WBC semifinals set with Italy vs. Venezuela. Here’s how it could play out

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Team USA beats Canada to advance to WBC semifinals against Dominican Republic: Live updates and reaction

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Tigers lefty shines again as Venezuela upsets Japan, advances to WBC semifinals

Detroit Tigers left-hander Enmanuel De Jesus delivered another gem for Team Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic on Saturday night, helping secure an 8-5 victory over defending champion Japan in Miami.

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2026 World Baseball Classic: Venezuela stuns defending champion Japan, advances to semifinals vs. Italy

Japan's World Baseball Classic title defense is over. Saturday night at loanDepot Park in Miami, Venezuela rallied from behind to eliminate Japan ( VEN 8, JPN 5) and advance to the semifinals. Venezuela is one step away from Tuesday's Championship Game and Japan will head home following its worst World Baseball Classic finish ever.

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Samurai Japan’s identity crisis led to WBC disaster

Whatever the case, Samurai Japan has a major decision to make between now and then: It has to figure out what it wants to be. Because the Japanese received a definitive verdict on the state of their game in their 8–5 loss to Venezuela in the quarterfinals of the WBC. What they’re doing isn’t working.

Venezuela knocks out defending WBC champ Japan with a mighty blow

In a tournament that has had no shortage of dynamic moments, jaw-dropping home runs and epic comebacks, Saturday’s quarterfinal between Venezuela and Japan might have topped it all. Venezuela upset Japan 8-5, knocking out the defending champions to advance to the World Baseball Classic semifinals for the first time since 2009.

MLB star Ronald Acuña Jr. trolls Japan after historic WBC upset

The 2026 World Baseball Classic has seen favorites Japan eliminated and MLB star Ronald Acuña Jr. had a lot to say after Venezuela's win. Acuña Jr. and his Venezuela are on track for a historic finish at this year's WBC after never placing top four in the previous five editions.

Venezuela defeats Japan, advances to World Baseball Classic Semifinals

Shohei Ohtani popped out to end the game for Japan. Venezuela advanced to the World Baseball Classic Semifinals.

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WBC daily: Japan's reign ends; Italy's espresso-fueled run continues

Catching up on all day's action from the World Baseball Classic.

Japan makes big change immediately after shocking WBC loss

Team Japan was widely considered among the favorites to win the 2026 World Baseball Classic after defeating Team USA for the tournament championship in 2023. Armed with the reigning National League MVP (Shohei Ohtani) and starting the reigning World Series MVP (Yoshinobu Yamamoto) in the quarterfinals against Venezuela,

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Venezuela's Gleyber Torres hits double for first hit of WBC, retaking lead over Japan

Venezuela's Gleyber Torres hit a double for his first hit of WBC to retake the lead over Japan. Here's how to watch Japan play Venezuela at the 2026 World Baseball Classic quarterfinals tonight.