Italy, Venezuela and Japan
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Catching up on all day's action from the World Baseball Classic.
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.
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.
Wilyer Abreu's no-doubt three-run home run in the sixth proved the difference as Venezuela upset Shohei Ohtani and Japan
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