
Abreu's three-run blast lifts Venezuela past Japan into WBC semis
Wilyer Abreu's three‑run homer in the sixth turned a 5-4 deficit into an 8-5 lead as Venezuela defeated defending champion Japan in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals in Miami, earning a semifinal against Italy and a spot in the 2028 Olympic field; Maikel Garcia sparked the comeback with a two‑run shot in the fifth as the crowd rode the momentum.

