Shohei Ohtani sounded off after Japan’s loss to Venezuela, which officially eliminated them from the World Baseball Classic. ( read original story ...)
World Baseball Classic: Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata announces he will step down after loss to Venezuela
Team Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata announced he will step down from his position after the World Baseball Classic. Japan was eliminated from the WBC on Saturday with an 8-5 loss to Venezuela in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s World Baseball Classic once again ended with Ohtani. This time, with a loss
Ohtani hit a first-inning home run but also struck out twice and had the game-ending flyout in Japan’s quarterfinal loss to Venezuela. ( read original story ...)
Venezuela knocks out champion Japan in electric World Baseball Classic game: Highlights
Shohei Ohtani and reigning champ Japan faced Venezuela team in WBC quarterfinals. Check out the highlights. ( read original story ...)
Toyota’s Century ascension starts with the new flagship brand’s first Tokyo dealership
Located in a ritzy neighborhood of the city, the former Lexus showroom now showcases the Century Coupe concept. ( read original story ...)
Venezuela knocks out defending WBC champ Japan with a mighty blow
Down by a run in the top of the sixth, Abreu came to the plate with nobody out and runners on the corners, knowing a base hit, or even a deep fly ball, would be enough to turn Saturday’s quarterfinal ... ( read original story ...)
Venezuela defeats Japan 8-5, knocks out defending WBC champion: Live updates and reaction
Wilyer Abreu's no-doubt three-run home run in the sixth proved the difference as Venezuela upset Shohei Ohtani and Japan ... ( read original story ...)
2026 World Baseball Classic: Venezuela stuns defending champion Japan, advances to semifinals vs. Italy
Japan's World Baseball Classic title defense is over. Saturday night at loanDepot Park in Miami, Venezuela rallied from behind to eliminate Japan ( VEN 8, JPN 5) and advance to the semifinals. ( read original story ...)
Venezuela ousts Shohei Ohtani and defending champion Japan to advance to WBC semifinals against unbeaten Italy
Venezuela beat Shohei Ohtani and defending champion Japan 8-5 in the World Baseball Classic on Saturday night to advance to the semifinals against unbeaten Italy. ( read original story ...)
Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki (knee) exits Japan’s WBC quarterfinal loss
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki exited Japan's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal matchup against Venezuela because of right knee discomfort. ( read original story ...)
Wilyer Abreu’s home run powers Venezuela to win over defending champion Japan in WBC quarterfinals
MIAMI — Wilyer Abreu hit a go-ahead, three-run homer after Maikel Garcia sparked the comeback with a two-run shot, and Venezuela beat Shohei Ohtani and defending champion Japan 8-5 in the World ... ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani, Japan Eliminated From WBC with Loss to Ronald Acuna Jr., Venezuela as Fans Stunned
Ronald Acuna Jr. and Venezuela advanced to the World Baseball Classic semifinals with an upset win over Shohei Ohtani and defending 2023 champions Japan 8-5 on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Venezuela knocks out defending champion Japan in World Baseball Classic
Shohei Ohtani and reigning champ Japan faced Venezuela team in WBC quarterfinals. Check out the highlights. ( read original story ...)
World Baseball Classic: Venezuela takes out defending champ Japan, will face Italy in semifinals
Facing defending champion Japan, the Venezuelans took a haymaker and hit back even harder in an 8-5 victory to close the WBC quarterfinals. Their semifinal opponent on Monday will be Italy, which ... ( read original story ...)
Japan vs Venezuela WBC live score: Home runs fly in early slugfest, how to watch
Shohei Ohtani and reigning champ Japan face Venezuela team in WBC quarterfinals. Follow for updates. ( read original story ...)
Japan vs. Venezuela live updates: Maikel Garcia home run narrows deficit to 5-4 in WBC quarterfinal
Japan, looking to win its second consecutive World Baseball Classic, faces Venezuela in the quarterfinals. Leadoff home runs from Ronald Acuña Jr. and Shohei Ohtani in the first inning provided early ... ( read original story ...)