USA baseball lineup vs. Dominican Republic: Updated batting order, starting pitchers for 2026 WBC semifinals
Here's who the United States is rolling out against the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals.
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The United States has been far from perfect in the World Baseball Classic, but perfection might need to be what Mark DeRosa's team strives for in the semifinals. Team USA faces its toughest test yet with the Dominican Republic standing in the way. A loaded Dominican roster, powered by a collection of All-Star bats, has yet to lose in this World Baseball Classic and looks like the juggernaut the U.
S. hoped to be. The United States has a weapon it believes supersedes anything the Dominican Republic has: Paul Skenes.
The Americans will send their top pitcher to the mound to face a star-studded Dominican lineup, setting the stage for what could be a classic game. Skenes' performance might not mean much, however, if Team USA's own offense doesn't rise to the occasion after a passable five-run showing in the quarterfinals. Here's a look at the United States' lineup for the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals against the Dominican Republic.