Turner’s eighth-inning blast propels the United States to a 9-7 win and into a matchup against Cuba on Sunday night for a spot in the final against Japan or Mexico.
Team USA’s Trea Turner hits a go-ahead grand slam during the eighth inning of their World Baseball Classic quarterfinal against Venezuela on Saturday night in Miami. The U.S. held on to win, 9-7, and will face Cuba in a semifinal on Sunday night.
United States’ Mookie Betts is congratulated by teammates after he scored on a throwing error by Venezuela center fielder Ronald Acuna Jr., during the first inning of a World Baseball Classic game, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Miami. United States’ Trea Turner hits a go-ahead grand slam during the eighth inning of a World Baseball Classic game against Venezuela, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Miami. Tim Anderson, J.T. Realmuto and Bobby Witt Jr. scored on the play.
Team USA center fielder Mike Trout, left, celebrates with shortstop Trea Turner after their 9-7 victory over Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal on Saturday night in Miami. The U.S. will face Cuba in a semifinal on Sunday night. MIAMI — Trea Turner hit a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning that lifted the United States over Venezuela, 9-7, on Saturday night and into the World Baseball Classic semifinals.
“Individually, I think this is probably the biggest hit that I’ve had … probably right up there with any hit I’ve ever had,” Turner said.
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