Trending Now - USA and Dominican Republic Advance to WBC Semifinals

WHO:

Team USA, Team Dominican Republic, Canada, Korea, MLB Network, Mark DeRosa (manager of Team USA), Bryce Harper (Team USA player), Ernie Whitt (Canada manager), Paul Skenes (Team USA pitcher), Austin Wells (Team Dominican Republic player), Cristopher Sánchez (Team Dominican Republic pitcher), Albert Pujols (manager of Team Dominican Republic), Vlad Guerrero Jr. (Team Dominican Republic player), Juan Soto (Team Dominican Republic player), Bo Naylor (Canada player), Aaron Judge (Team USA player), David Bednar (Team USA reliever), Mason Miller (Team USA closer), Bobby Witt Jr. (Team USA player), Alex Bregman (Team USA player), Pete Crow-Armstrong (Team USA player), Brice Turang (Team USA player), Tyler Black (Canada player), Roman Anthony (Team USA player), Cal Raleigh (Team USA player), Garrett Whitlock (Team USA pitcher), and others.

WHAT:

Team USA won against Canada 5-3 in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Team Dominican Republic defeated Korea 10-0 in the quarterfinals, enacting the tournament's mercy rule.

Austin Wells hit a three-run home run to end the game against Korea.

The Dominican Republic scored 51 runs through five games, averaging over 10 runs per game.

The Dominican Republic hit 14 home runs in the tournament, tying a WBC record.

Team USA will face Team Dominican Republic in the semifinals on March 15th, 2026.

WHERE:

The games took place at Daikin Park in Houston and loanDepot park in Miami.

WHEN:

The quarterfinals were held on March 13th, 2026.

The semifinals are scheduled for March 15th, 2026.

WHY:

Team USA advanced to the semifinals after a previous loss to Italy and needed to win against Canada to continue in the tournament.

The Dominican Republic aimed to win the tournament, representing their country with pride.

HOW:

Team USA scored early with runs driven in by Kyle Schwarber, Alex Bregman, and others.

Team Dominican Republic's offense was highlighted by aggressive base running and home runs, including a game-ending homer by Austin Wells.

Cristopher Sánchez pitched five shutout innings for the Dominican Republic, allowing only two hits and striking out eight.

(UPDATED March 14, 2026 17:07 UTC)

In an exciting quarterfinal matchup on March 13, Team USA triumphed over Canada with a score of 5 to 3, while the Dominican Republic dominated Korea, winning 10 to 0 and triggering the mercy rule. Austin Wells capped off the game against Korea with a three-run homer, contributing to the Dominican Republic's impressive total of 51 runs in five games, which included a record-tying 14 home runs. Looking ahead, Team USA will face the Dominican Republic in the semifinals tomorrow, March 15, at Daikin Park in Houston and loanDepot park in Miami.