The United States was in danger of a major disappointment, but Trea Turner flipped the narrative quickly.
The now Philadelphia Phillies star, on an 0-2 pitch down two in the eighth, blasted a grand slam that proved to be the game-winner that sent Team USA to the World Baseball Classic.
The United States defeated the 4-0 Venezuelans, 9-7.
Team USA got off to a hot start, as their first five batters of the ballgame each got a hit, and it was 3-0 USA before they even recorded an out.
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Trea Turner #8 of Team USA hits a grand slam in the top of the 8th inning during the 2023 World Baseball Classic Quarterfinal game between Team USA and Team Venezuela at loan Depot park on March 18, 2023, in Miami, Florida. (Gene Wang/Getty Images)
But Venezuela got on the board quickly – as the home team in the game (and, despite the game being played in Miami, the crowd sure showed it was a home game for the South American country), defending batting…
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