USA Stuns DR with 10-3 Victory, Secures MLB Glory and Breaks Records!
Team USA won a thriller over the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic semifinals. See who they'll play next in the WBC final.
Team USA is now only one win away from a world championship. Thanks to two clutch home runs, solid defensive and some great pitching, USA beat the Dominican Republic, 2-1, in a thrilling 2026 World Baseball Classic semifinal game Sunday night. All three runs in the game came off solo home runs with Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson and Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony each hitting one in the fourth to give USA the lead.
The Dominican Republic got on the scoreboard first with a solo home run by Tampa Bay Ray third baseman Junior Caminero. The United States defeated the Dominican Republic, 2-1, in a thrilling 2026 World Baseball Classic semifinal game Sunday night. The US also showed off the leather with New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge robbing Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez of a homer in the fifth and Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.
stealing a hit from San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado. USA relievers David Bednar and Mason Miller shut the door with the Padre closer receiving a generous third-strike call to end the game. Who does Team USA play in World Baseball Classic final?
The United States plays the winner of Monday night's semifinal game between Italy and Venezuela in the 2026 World Baseball Classic final. Team USA lost to Italy, 8-6, in pool play. When is the 2026 World Baseball Classic final?