{"id":164381,"date":"2026-03-15T09:11:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T09:11:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=164381"},"modified":"2026-03-15T09:11:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T09:11:05","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8breaking-red-sox-outfielder-wilyer-abreu-reveals-his-true-feelings-after-venezuelas-stunning-win-over-japan-at-the-world-baseball-classic-after-crushing-the-decisive-three-run-h","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=164381","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8BREAKING: Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu reveals his true feelings after Venezuela\u2019s stunning win over Japan at the World Baseball Classic. After crushing the decisive three run homer that flipped the game, Abreu admitted it was one of the most unforgettable moments of his career. The dramatic swing helped send Venezuela to the semifinals and left baseball fans buzzing worldwide. \ud83d\udc40\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"post-featured-container-id\">\n<div id=\"post-featured\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/wilyer-abreu-venezuela.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 95vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/wilyer-abreu-venezuela.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/wilyer-abreu-venezuela.jpg?quality=15&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/wilyer-abreu-venezuela.jpg?quality=35&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1350 1350w\" alt=\"Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu Shares True Feelings After Venezuela Beats Japan\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>Getty<\/p>\n<p>(Photo by Rich Storry\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">One of the heroes for Team Venezuela in their impressive 8-5 win over Samurai Japan on March 14 at LoanDepot Park in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic was Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ronald Acu\u00f1a Jr. opened the scoring for Venezuela with a lead-off home run. However, that was quickly countered with a lead-off home run from Shohei Ohtani as Japan and Venezuela would exchange leads. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nonetheless, the biggest home run came from Abreu, who hit a three-run home run in the sixth to give his team the lead for good. After the stunning defeat of the reigning WBC champions, the Red Sox standout spoke postgame with MLB Network and didn\u2019t hold back his thoughts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cIt means a lot,\u201d <\/span>Abreu told MLB Network\u2019s Siera Santos postgame <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. \u201cIt means a lot for the country. It means a lot <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">for<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the people. I mean, the vibes here are very high. It\u2019s very exciting to play here in front of all the Venezuelans who are here supporting us. So I\u2019m very excited, very, very happy for this<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cThis group is amazing. The guys in the clubhouse are crazy. Everybody likes to be next to each other. So I love my teammates. I love the way that they play. I love everything. So I don\u2019t know. It\u2019s very exciting being there around those guys.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Wilyer Abreu Talks Go-Ahead Home Run Against Japan<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Abreu went 1-for-3 with three RBIs and a walk, and it\u2019s those three RBIs that every Venezuelan will remember. The Red Sox player went into detail about his home run that gave Venezuela the lead and never looked back as they punched their ticket to the semifinal against Team Italy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cThat was an exciting moment,\u201d Abreu told Fox Sports\u2019 Tom Verducci after the game (h\/t <\/span>The Athletic <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">). \u201cI just tried to at least tie the game with a sac fly. He gave me a really good pitch to hit, I made good contact, the ball flies, and I\u2019m very excited for this win and now in the semifinals, I hope I can do the same thing like I did today.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Abreu said an adjustment was made after earlier fouling off a fastball that came right down the middle of the strike zone during the same at-bat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cWhen I saw that pitch, in my mind, I was like, \u2018I can\u2019t miss this pitch two times in a row,\u2019 so I just tried to stay more focused and stay on that pitch and then tried to drive the ball,\u201d Abrue added.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Red Sox SP Ranger Suarez Struggles Against Japan<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">New Red Sox starting pitcher Ranger Suarez had a challenging night. Despite carrying a 1.48 career ERA in the MLB postseason, Suarez struggled against Japan, giving up five runs in only 2 2\/3 innings. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The biggest blow came in the third inning when Shota Morishita launched a three-run homer. Nonetheless, Venezuela\u2019s bullpen quickly steadied the game, combining for 6 1\/3 scoreless innings and retiring 13 consecutive Japan hitters during one stretch. Meanwhile, Ohtani finished the night 0-for-3 against the Venezuelan relievers after seeing success against Suarez. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Eduardo Razo Eduardo Razo is a sports writer for Heavy.com, covering the NFL, MLB, and college football. He has previously covered the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB for NBC Sports Washington and NBC Sports Bay Area &amp; California, and has freelanced for PSG Talk, covering Paris Saint-Germain. He also worked as an editor at Athlon Sports, focusing on MLB and the NFL. 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