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The penultimate match of the 2026t World Baseball Classic will decide who faces Team USA tomorrow night.
MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 14: Ezequiel Tovar #14 of Team Venezuela scores during the eighth inning against Team Japan during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at loanDepot park on March 14, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) | Getty Images Venue: loanDepot Park — Miami, Florida, USA The stage is almost set for the grand finale of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. As Team USA defeated the team from the Dominican Republic last night in a close, hard-fought pitcher’s duel—that was not without controversy—tonight’s semifinals match-up will determine their opponent.
Regardless of the result, Team USA will face off against a team making the final round for the first time in the tournament’s history. After knocking Japan out of the tournament in Saturday’s upset victory, Venezuela now has their eyes on the prize with the goal of defeating Italy tonight and the United States on Tuesday. The Venezuelan team presents a very well-balanced front.
Their solid, top-ten offense has hit . 276/. 354/.
482 with 11 doubles and eight home runs while demonstrating speed on the bases with eight steals. Their pitching staff has posted a 3. 20 ERA with a 1.