Watch Wilyer Abreu's bat flip, epic celebration after WBC homer vs Japan

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Venezuela and Japan are battling it out in a high-scoring World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game.

Japan had a 5-4 lead in the top of the sixth inning, before Wilyer Abreu hit a 3-run home run to right field to give Venezuela a 7-5 lead.

Abreu did not hide his emotions, throwing his bat high in the air after the home run. Abreu’s teammates shared in his excitement, streaming out of the dugout to celebrate.

Venezuela carried the 7-5 lead into the eighth inning, tacking on another run.

Check out Abreu's epic home run, bat flip and the Venezuela celebration:

Watch Wilyer Abreu bat flip, celebration​

BALL SENT
BAT TOSSED

WHEN THEY BOTH CAME DOWN TEAM VENEZUELA HAD THE LEAD pic.twitter.com/m95schd34K

— World Baseball Classic (@WBCBaseball) March 15, 2026

WILYER ABREU GIVES VENEZUELA THE LEAD!!!! pic.twitter.com/NsAbD1a7y0

— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) March 15, 2026

"That's a bat THROW. That thing might hit the roof!" pic.twitter.com/049O8bMdOW

— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) March 15, 2026

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Watch Wilyer Abreu bat flip, celebration after WBC homer vs Japan

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