Venezuela beats Nicaragua 4-0 and joins Dominican Republic in quarterfinals
Venezuela defeated Nicaragua 4-0 in Group D of the 2026 World Baseball Classic and secured its qualification for the quarterfinals, maintaining its undefeated record in the tournament alongside the Dominican Republic.
TL;DR
- Venezuela defeated Nicaragua 4-0 in the World Baseball Classic.
- Venezuela advances to the quarterfinals with an undefeated 3-0 record in the group stage.
- Ronald Acuña Jr. had a standout performance for Venezuela, hitting a home run, scoring two runs, and driving in two.
- The Dominican Republic also qualified for the quarterfinals after defeating Israel 10-1.
- Fernando Tatis Jr. hit the first Grand Slam in Dominican Republic's World Baseball Classic history during their game against Israel.
- Venezuela and the Dominican Republic will play on Wednesday to determine the leader of Group D.
- Nicaragua has lost four consecutive games in the tournament.