Wilyer Abreu's Go-Ahead Three-Run Homer Leads Venezuela Past Japan

Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu propelled Venezuela to an 8-5 upset victory over Japan in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals. Abreu crushed a 409-foot, three-run homer in the sixth inning off Hiromi Itoh, punctuating the moment with an emphatic bat flip. The win secures Venezuela's first semifinal berth since 2009 and a spot in the 2028 Summer Olympics. Abreu, who hit seventh, expressed excitement for the win as Venezuela prepares to face Italy in the semifinals on Monday.