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Story summary
- Venezuela defeated Japan 8-5 in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals in Miami, earning its first semifinal berth since 2009.
- Wilyer Abreu hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning to seal the victory, expressing pride in representing his country.
- Shohei Ohtani of Japan ended the game with a pop-out.
- The win also qualified Venezuela for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
- Venezuela will face Italy in the semifinals on Monday.
