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Venezuela Stuns Japan as WBC Semifinal Matchups Are Set

Venezuela beat defending champion Japan 8-5 to seal the final WBC semifinal spot, with Wilyer Abreu’s go-ahead three-run homer capping six unanswered runs. Ohtani popped out to end it. The last four are now set: Dominican Republic vs. United States on Sunday night, and Italy vs. Venezuela on Monday, with both games scheduled for 8 p.m.