Japan to Face Venezuela in World Baseball Classic Quarterfinals

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Venezuela starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez pitches during the first inning of a World Baseball Classic game against the Dominican Republic, Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Miami.

Japan will face Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic Quarterfinals, after the Dominican Republic beat Venezuela at 7-5 in a Pool D game on Wednesday. Venezuela grabbed the No. 2 spot in the Pool D.