Team USA Moves On and Japan Goes Down! Analysis From a Shocking WBC

The World Baseball Classic has delivered one of its wildest finishes yet. Team USA survived a tense semifinal against the Dominican Republic, winning 2-1 thanks to clutch home runs from Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony and a dominant bullpen performance.

Meanwhile, the defending champions are gone. Venezuela shocked Japan with an 8-5 upset to eliminate the tournament favorites and set up a semifinal clash with Italy.

We break down the controversial strike calls, the resilience shown by Team USA, Junior Caminero’s massive moment for the Dominican Republic, and the surprising rise of Italy and Venezuela. Plus, we preview the WBC final and debate who should be favored to take home the championship.

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