Team USA edged the Dominican Republic in a marvelous meeting marred by a game-ending final call to reach the World Baseball Classic finale.

Team USA faces off against a star-studded Dominican team in the WBC semifinals on Sunday.

A 13,000-seat baseball stadium in Santo Domingo, the capital city of the Dominican Republic, bears the name of Juan Marichal — just one measure of how important the Hall of Fame pitcher is to the baseball culture in his

MIAMI (AP) — Team USA's celebration after beating the Dominican Republic on Sunday night in the World Baseball Classic semifinals was electric and brief. NL Cy Young award winner Paul Skenes roared “Let's go!

While some fans questioned the final pitch in the Dominican Republic's 2-1 loss to the United States in the World Baseball Classic on Sunday, Albert Pujols didn't put any blame on the umpires.

United States' David Bednar struck out Ketel Marte with two men in scoring position to end inning vs. Dominican Republic.

Live updates as Team USA faces the Dominican Republic in the semifinals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

The game, billed an instant classic by many, came down to the bottom of the 9th inning. Team USA closer Mason Miller ended the game with a controversial called third strike. The call was a bad one, stranding a Dominican Republic runner on third base.