Trea Turner Sends team USA into SemiFinals
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Trea Turner hit an electric grand slam in the eighth inning of the action-packed back-and-forth World Baseball Classic quarter final against Venezuela this past Saturday.
The Phillies new star shortstop’s grand slam allowed Team USA to rally, ultimately beating Venezuela 9-7, advancing to the semifinal of the World Baseball Classic.
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Team USA entered the eighth inning down 7-5 after blowing a three-run lead in the fifth inning. Tim Anderson was able to get on base with a walk, followed by a single by Pete Alonso, and a hit-by-pitch of JT Realmuto, allowing Turner to come up to the plate with the bases loaded and no outs.
Turner sent an 0-2 changeup 407 feet into LoanDepot Park’s left field bleachers.
The 29-year-old described the grand slam as the biggest hit of his career.
“ It’s probably No. 1, homer-wise.”
The stadium, along with Team USA was buzzing during the home run celebration.
Team USA is now two wins away from a second straight World Baseball Classic title.
