Two Tigers Critical in Venezuela Knock Out Defending Champion Japan, Advance to WBC Semifinals

Venezuela's offense explodes, fueled by clutch hits, to stun defending champions Japan and secure a long-awaited WBC ...

Omar Lopez drops ‘global powerhouse’ declaration after Venezuela’s win over Japan

Venezuela manager Omar Lopez had a huge declaration about his team following their win against Japan in the WBC.

Samurai Japan’s identity crisis led to WBC disaster

Whatever the case, Samurai Japan has a major decision to make between now and then: It has to figure out what it wants to be.

Japan vs. Venezuela prediction: World odds, picks, best bet Saturday

After sweeping through Pool C with a 4-0 record, Japan will take on Venezuela in the quarterfinals. Shohei Ohtani and Samurai ...