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 beat Shohei Ohtani and defending champion Japan 8-5 in the World Baseball Classic on Saturday night to advance to the semifinals.

World Baseball Classic semifinals preview: Pitching matchups, keys to victory, predictions and more for USA-D.R. and Venezuela-Italy

The World Baseball Classic field has been whittled down to four teams, with two captivating semifinal matchups slated for Sunday and Monday at loanDepot Park in Miami. One side of the bracket features two heavyweights in the Dominican Republic and Team USA,

Eugenio Suarez tries to catch Wilyer Abreu's Venezuela WBC HR bat flip

Eugenio Suarez's attempt to catch the flipped bat of teammate Wilyer Abreu on a World Baseball Classic home run left Reds fans averting their eyes.

4 takeaways from Italy’s World Baseball Classic quarterfinal win over Puerto Rico

The magical run continues for undefeated Italy, which is heading to the WBC semifinals after holding of Puerto Rico on Saturday.

Dominican Republic vs Venezuela WBC highlights: DR bashes 4 homers, holds on to win 7-5

Venezuela and the Dominican Republic met for the sixth time in WBC history with the Pool D championship at stake.

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

Team USA has beaten Canada 5-3 in the WBC quarterfinals to set up a star-powered clash with the Dominican Republic in the semifinal round. Logan Webb threw 4.2 scoreless innings for Team USA. The U.S.