A game that started with home run history turned in the sixth inning on Wilyer Abreu's go-ahead three-run blast as Venezuela ousted Japan to reach the semifinals for the first time since 2009.
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- Venezuela powers past defending champs to reach Classic semifinals
- Italy reaches semifinals, stays unbeaten in Classic with win over Puerto Rico
- What you need to know about the World Baseball Classic semifinals
- It's Skenes vs. the Dominican lineup -- who has the edge?
- Powerhouse lineups face off as USA meets DR (8 p.m. ET, FS1)
- What a start! Acuña, Ohtani trade leadoff homers in Classic quarterfinals
- Seiya exits quarterfinals vs. Venezuela with right knee discomfort
- We haven't seen this much talent together in 1 game in a long time
- For the Dominican Republic, this is not just a game, it's 'like a religion'
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World Baseball Classic
Latest News
- Venezuela powers past defending champs to reach Classic semifinals
- Italy reaches semifinals, stays unbeaten in Classic with win over Puerto Rico
- What you need to know about the World Baseball Classic semifinals
- It's Skenes vs. the Dominican lineup -- who has the edge?
- Powerhouse lineups face off as USA meets DR (8 p.m. ET, FS1)
- What a start! Acuña, Ohtani trade leadoff homers in Classic quarterfinals
- Seiya exits quarterfinals vs. Venezuela with right knee discomfort
- We haven't seen this much talent together in 1 game in a long time
- For the Dominican Republic, this is not just a game, it's 'like a religion'

