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Venezuela knocks out champion Japan in electric World Baseball Classic game: Highlights

MIAMI — They danced around the bases, pounded their chests, screamed and shouted, and by the end of the night Saturday, Venezuela had knocked off the World Baseball Classic giant.

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Inside Japan's baseball team: A complete roster and more about 2026 World Baseball Classic team

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2026 World Baseball Classic: Venezuela stuns defending champion Japan, advances to semifinals vs. Italy

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Venezuela defeats Japan, advances to World Baseball Classic Semifinals

Shohei Ohtani popped out to end the game for Japan.

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Game Discussion for USA vs Dominican Republic World Baseball Classic Semi-Final

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With big swings and a steady bullpen, Venezuela upsets Ohtani and Japan in WBC

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

With Ezequiel Tovar and Gleyber Torres on base in the sixth, Wilyer Abreu launched a 409-foot, three-run home run to give Venezuela a 7-5 lead as the ⁠stadium erupted.

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

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Wilyer Abreu’s home run powers Venezuela to win over defending champion Japan in WBC quarterfinals

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Shohei Ohtani takes responsibility after Team Japan is eliminated from the World Baseball Classic, shares honest message to fans

Shohei Ohtani apologized to fans after Team Japan’s unexpected exit from the World Baseball Classic. In an Instagram message, the Japanese superstar said he felt responsible for the team falling short.

Major League Baseball

Major League Baseball returns to Japan to open the 2019 season

With an unparallel legacy in both Major League Baseball and Japanese baseball, the impact of Ichiro on the sport globally is immeasurable. During the Opening Series in 2019, he made his return to Japan and in a surprise announcement, retired from professional baseball - back were he started.

In Japan, concerns arise that Netflix exclusivity dampening World Baseball Classic appeal

In Japan, where Netflix has exclusive rights to the WBC, residents are not used to paying subscription services to watch sporting events.

Business Insider

NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS to Sponsor Samurai Japan as Team Sponsor in the 2026 World Baseball Classic™

NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. (President: Satoshi Horikiri) will sponsor the Japan National Baseball Team "Samurai Japan" as a Team Sponsor at the 2026 World Baseball Classic™ to be held from Thursday, March 5 to Tuesday, March 17. February 22, 2026 ...

Sports Illustrated

Shohei Ohtani Wore Different Jersey Number With Team Japan in World Baseball Classic

Shohei Ohtani and Team Japan came up short in their World Baseball Classic title defense as they were eliminated by Venezuela in the quarterfinals. Pitching and lack of sufficient offense let down the Samurai Japan team, though Ohtani had another ...

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WBC bracket live: USA awaits Venezuela or Italy in 2026 championship game

See how the Americans moved on to the WBC finals. The final four at the 2026 World Baseball Classic got underway with a thrilling United States victory against the Dominican Republic on Sunday. The Dominican Republic had won two of three meetings against Team USA in WBC history.