Team USA has to thank Trea Turner’s much-needed performance which helped to turn things around after a Venezuelan 5-run rally took the wind out of Team USA who had more than half the crowd rooting for the South American team.
It was thanks to an incredible Grand Slam by the Phillies’ centerfielder that Team USA was able to get their air back as there was a moment when Venezuela was feeling like the winner of an unfinished game, however, a grand slam changes everything.
Team USA is in the Semifinals where they will face Cuba
In addition, Venezuela’s second baseman Jos Altuve left the game in the fifth after being hit by a ball, which caused him to fracture the thumb of his right hand after being hit by a pitch from Daniel Bard, who had a dreadful relief with two wild pitches and a ball that allowed Venezuela to come back 5-6.
Jose Altuve had to leave the game in the 5th Inning
In front of a great atmosphere of Venezuelan fans at the home of the Miami Marlins, the defending champion had a game where they hit the floor running putting together a rally in the top of the first inning to go up 3-0 and then went down 5-7 until Turner rescued them when they were about to give up. The crack of his bat silenced the stands full of Venezuelan fans.
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