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Venezuela Upsets Japan 8-5, Advances to 2028 Olympics

3/15/2026

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Venezuela defeated Japan 8-5 in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals, eliminating the defending champions and securing a spot in the 2028 Olympics.
Ronald Acuña Jr. opened the scoring with a leadoff homer, and Shohei Ohtani tied the game.
Shota Morishita hit a three-run homer to give Japan a 5-2 lead.
Maikel Garcia and Wilyer Abreu hit key homers as Venezuela rallied.
Japan finished fifth or sixth.

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Story summary

Venezuela defeated Japan 8-5 in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals, eliminating the defending champions and securing a spot in the 2028 Olympics.
Ronald Acuña Jr. opened the scoring with a leadoff homer, and Shohei Ohtani tied the game.
Shota Morishita hit a three-run homer to give Japan a 5-2 lead.
Maikel Garcia and Wilyer Abreu hit key homers as Venezuela rallied.
Japan finished fifth or sixth.