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

The teams traded zeroes in the fourth, but Venezuela jumped on Chihiro Sumida after he replaced Yamamoto to start the fifth, with Jackson Chourio drawing a leadoff walk and Maikel Garcia depositing a baseball deep into the left field stands to make it a one-run game. Meanwhile, Enmanuel de Jesus was restoring order for Venezuela on the mound.

WBC Daily: Japan's Reign Ends; Italy's Espresso-Fueled Run Continues

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

Venezuela ousts defending champion Japan to advance to WBC semifinals against unbeaten Italy

Venezuela beat Shohei Ohtani and defending champion Japan 8-5 in the World Baseball Classic on Saturday night to advance to the semifinals against unbeaten Italy.
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Italy's Vinnie Pasquantino stirs controversy with Japan SF claim at World Baseball Classic before issuing apology to Venezuela

Italy booked its spot in the semifinals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic after recording an 8-6 win over Puerto Rico on Saturday in Houston.

Japan vs Venezuela WBC live score: Ohtani and Acuna trade HR, how to watch

Shohei Ohtani and reigning champ Japan face Venezuela team in WBC quarterfinals. Follow for updates.

Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu Powers Venezuela To Upset Win Over Japan In WBC

Venezuela struck first when Ronald Acuña Jr. launched a leadoff solo homer in the top of the first off Yoshinobu Yamamoto, giving his team an early 1-0 edge. Japan responded imme