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Japan Erupts for Five-Run Third to Flip Quarterfinal Against Venezuela

Japan turned a 2-1 deficit into a 5-2 lead with a huge third inning against Venezuela. Sosuke Genda walked, Kenya Wakatsuki bunted him over, then Teruaki Sato doubled home the tying run after Ohtani was intentionally walked. Shota Morishita followed with a go-ahead homer. Ranger Suarez was pulled after 51 pitches and could not escape the frame.