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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.

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4 Takeaways From Venezuela’s World Baseball Classic Quarterfinal Win Over Japan

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Venezuela defeats Japan, advances to World Baseball Classic Semifinals

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

On Saturday, Venezuela bested the reigning champions Samurai Japan, 8-5, securing the country’s first semifinals appearance since 2009.

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2026 World Baseball Classic: How to watch the USA vs. Dominican Republic semifinal game tonight, where to stream and more

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

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

The D.R. has dominated at the plate, leading most offensive categories during tournament pool play, including runs, slugging percentage and OPS.

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

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Venezuela vs. Japan Predictions, Odds, How to Watch WBC Quarterfinal Match

WBC bracket: 2026 World Baseball Classic semifinals teams and schedule set

The 2026 World Baseball Classic has reached its final four teams, with the United States and Dominican Republic facing off on Sunday before Venezuela and Italy play Monday for a spot in the tournament's championship gane.

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World Baseball Classic 2026 Semifinals Bracket Qualified Teams, Schedule After Quarterfinals Results

Italy and Venezuela advanced to the 2026 World Baseball Classic semifinals on Saturday. The Italians benefited from a pair of four-run rallies to book a spot in the final four via a victory over Puerto Rico. Venezuela took down Japan behind an incredible comeback that was supercharged by Wilyer Abreu's three-run home run.

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See Shohei Ohtani's sick World Baseball Classic bat flip after homer

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World Baseball Classic live updates: Quarterfinals continue with Italy beating Puerto Rico, Japan vs. Venezuela on Saturday

The 2026 World Baseball Classic continues Saturday with two quarterfinal showdowns. Italy opened with an 8-6 win over Puerto Rico in Houston. In the late game, Venezuela faces Japan in Miami.

Dominican Republic forces game-ending double play vs. Venezuela, winning Pool D and advancing to World Baseball Classic Quarterfinals

Dominican Republic forces game-ending double play vs. Venezuela to win Pool D and advance to World Baseball Classic Quarterfinals.