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Wilyer Abreu Extends Venezuela's Lead With Fifth-Inning Blast

Abreu, Venezuela’s hero against Japan, struck again with a leadoff homer off McLean in the fifth to double the lead to 2-0 in Miami. The outfielder added another big WBC moment after helping eliminate Japan, and his helmet flew off as he rounded the bases. McLean, sharp early, suddenly faced his biggest test yet in the final.