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Venezuela squares off with a red-hot Japan team that went undefeated in pool play in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic on Saturday in Houston.
The Venezuela national baseball team and Japan national baseball team meet in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic after both teams impressed during the group stage.
Venezuela advanced out of Pool A behind a balanced roster featuring major league talent like Nolan Arenado veteran catcher Martín Maldonado, while the pitching staff has been anchored by closer Edwin Díaz. Venezuela relied on strong pitching and timely hitting throughout pool play to secure its spot in the knockout stage, continuing a long tradition of success in the tournament with a roster that blends MLB veterans and emerging young talent.
Japan arrives with tremendous momentum after one of the tournament’s most eye-opening group-stage runs. The Italians picked up a statement victory over the United States national baseball team and closed out pool play with a historic performance from slugger Vinnie Pasquantino, who blasted three home runs in a single game to power Japan’s offense and secure their place in the quarterfinals.
Japan has been one of the most productive offensive teams in the field, scoring at least eight runs in every game during pool play, and they’ll look to carry that offensive surge into a matchup against a disciplined Puerto Rican squad with a trip to the semifinals on the line.