Venezuela, Japan and WBC
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Japan is looking like a favorite to win the WBC once again. With Ohtani leading the crew, they finished atop Pool C with a 4-0 record, giving up just nine runs while scoring 34 themselves. Japan has won the WBC three times in its first five editions, at least making it to the semifinals every time.
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.
Follow along for the latest World Baseball Classic news and highlights coming out of Saturday's quarterfinal matchups.