LoanDepot Park (Miami) – The Venezuelans did it. They actually did it. Sparked by Ronald Acuña Jr.’s electric leadoff at-bat, the rest of Venezuela's stacked roster was not going to rest until it ended Japan’s title defense. It was always going to take a team effort to dethrone the Samurai and their intimidating championship pedigree. It was always going to be a highly competitive matchup, and boy, did it deliver. Japan, try as they might, couldn’t overcome the powerful offensive blows from Venezuela’s deep lineup. Players looked dejected as their magical, undefeated run at the World Baseball...
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