Ronald Acuña Jr. Hits Leadoff Home Run in WBC Quarterfinal

Ronald Acuña Jr. provided a dramatic start to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinal between Venezuela and Japan by hitting a leadoff home run on the second pitch of the game against Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto. His 96.5-mph drive into the right-field seats energized the crowd and set the tone for a high-intensity matchup between the two teams, marking a significant performance on the international stage.