The World Baseball Classic delivered another exciting game on Saturday night, as Team USA defeated Venezuela, 9-7, in Miami to move on to the semifinals. Emotions peaked in the eighth inning, when shortstop Trea Turner hit a grand slam down in the eighth to give the United States the lead for good.
The United States had the early lead, jumping out to a 3-0 first-inning advantage before starter Lance Lynn threw a pitch. The U.S. later led 5-2, but relievers Daniel Bard and Jason Adam surrendered the lead in the fifth inning.
When Turner connected on the grand slam, Team USA was down 7-5 with six outs remaining before potential elimination. As a result of the moment, Turner’s big blast created a huge reaction similar to a playoff game inside loanDepot Park.
