Trea Turner’s Go-ahead Grand Slam Leads USA Past Venezuela

Venezuela second baseman Jose Altuve (27) turns a double play over USA shortstop Trea Turner (8) during the second inning at LoanDepot Park in Miami on March 18, 2023. Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media

Trea Turner slugged a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning as the United States defeated Venezuela 9–7 in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals on Saturday night in Miami.

Team USA will play Cuba in a semifinal game on Sunday night in Miami.