Baseball Fever Peaks as Japanese Team Takes Venezuelan Side in Shocking Win!
MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 12: Yoshinobu Yamamoto #18 of Team Japan warms up during a World Baseball Classic workout day at loanDepot park on March 12, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Gene Wang - Capture At Media/Getty Images) | Getty Images Yoshinobu Yamamoto makes his final start of the World Baseball Classic on Saturday night in Miami, trying to get Japan past Venezuela and into the semifinals. The winner of this game takes on Italy on Monday night.
Shohei Ohtani bats leadoff as the designated hitter, per usual, this time facing Ranger Suárez to start. Saturday game info Event: World Baseball Classic quarterfinals Teams: Japan vs. Venezuela Ballpark: loanDepot Park, Miami Time: 6 p.
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