USA vs. Venezuela live score, updates, highlights from 2023 World Baseball Classic quarterfinals
The Venezuela vs. USA quarterfinal matchup is a bit inverted from the game many expected heading into the World Baseball Classic.
In one corner is Team USA, battered and bruised after finishing second in a grueling Pool C that it was heavily favored to win. It took until the last game against Colombia before the Americans to advance out of pool play. Mexico finished first following a dominant win over the United States.
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In the other corner is Venezuela, which played in a pool that was thought to be the Dominican Republic vs. the field. Venezuela was dominant in going 4-0. Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander having the week of his life to help the team advance along with Puerto Rico.
Mookie Betts and Mike Trout finally lived up to their lofty expectations against Colombia, with Trout driving in all three USA runs in the 3-2 win. They’ll be looking to stay hot against a team that has been among the best in the tournament.
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The United States is the favorite in the game with a 1.5-run spread, per BetMGM. White Sox right-hander Lance Lynn will take the bump for the Americans. Rangers left-hander Martín Peréz gets the start for Venezuela. The winner of this game will go on to play Cuba in the semifinals, which will also be in Miami.
The Sporting News is providing live score updates and highlights of USA vs. Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals. Follow along below.
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USA vs. Venezuela score
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| USA | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Venezuela | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
USA vs. Venezuela live updates, highlights from World Baseball Classic
(All times Eastern)
USA vs. Venezuela start time
The United States and Venezuela will begin at 7 p.m. ET. They’ll be playing at loanDepot Park in Miami, home of MLB’s Marlins.
How to watch USA vs. Venezuela in World Baseball Classic
- TV channel: Fox
- Live stream: FoxSports.com, fuboTV
The Fox family of networks is televising the World Baseball Classic, and USA vs. Venezuela will be on the main Fox network.
The game can be streamed via FoxSports.com or fuboTV, which offers a free trial.
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