Ohtani, Japan Face Venezuela in WBC Quarterfinal Clash

Shohei Ohtani leads Japan's stacked batting order against Venezuela in the 2026 World Baseball Classic quarterfinals at loanDepot park in Miami. The defending champions enter undefeated at 4-0 in pool play, topping all teams with 34 runs scored, while Ohtani hits .556 and Masataka Yoshida matches his two homers and six RBIs. Venezuela arrives 3-1 after losing to powerhouse Dominican Republic. Read more about this...