Japan, looking to win its second consecutive World Baseball Classic, faces Venezuela in the quarterfinals. Follow below for ...

Shohei Ohtani and reigning champ Japan face Venezuela team in WBC quarterfinals. Follow for updates.

The Shohei Ohtani-led Japan squad attempts to punch their ticket to the World Baseball Classic semifinals.

Japan enters the quarterfinals having gone a perfect 4-0 in Pool C in Tokyo. Despite Venezuela's strength, a loss in this round would have to be considered a letdown for the three ...