Venezuela rallies to beat Shohei Ohtani and defending champ Japan 8-5, advance to WBC semis

Wilyer Abreu hit a go-ahead, three-run homer after Maikel Garcia sparked the comeback with a two-run shot, and Venezuela beat Shohei Ohtani and defending champion Japan 8-5 in the World Baseball Classic to advance to the semifinals

March 15, 2026Updated: March 15, 2026

By ALANIS THAMES

Venezuela rallies to beat Shohei Ohtani and defending champ Japan 8-5, advance to WBC semis

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