Wilyer Abreu uncorks epic bat flip after putting Venezuela ahead in stunning WBC upset against Japan

Fuente: New York Post

In a World Baseball Classic already filled with cinematic moments, with epic home run celebrations and moments capturing the magnitude of these games on the international stage, Wilyer Abreu just added another one to the list. Abreu, a Red Sox outfielder playing for Venezuela, took a 2-1 pitch from Japan pitcher Hiromi Itoh and crushed it 409 feet over the right-field fence in the sixth inning, giving Venezuela the lead for good with a three-run blast during its eventual 8-5 upset in the quarterfinals on Saturday night loanDepot Park in Miami. 3 Wilyer Abreu (16) celebrates with his Venezuela teammates during their March 14 game.