Trending Now - Dominican Republic Shatters Record; J-rod's Heroics Shine

WHO:

Junior Caminero, a 22-year-old player for the Dominican Republic and rising star for the Tampa Bay Rays.

Aaron Judge, right fielder and captain for Team USA.

Julio Rodríguez, center fielder for the Dominican Republic.

Team USA, Team Dominican Republic, Paul Skenes (Team USA pitcher), Junior Caminero (Team Dominican Republic player), Gunnar Henderson (Team USA player), Roman Anthony (Team USA player), Mark DeRosa (Team USA manager), Luis Severino (Team Dominican Republic pitcher), Aaron Judge (Team USA player), Kyle Schwarber (Team USA player), Fernando Tatis Jr. (Team Dominican Republic player), David Bednar (Team USA pitcher), Mason Miller (Team USA closer), Oneil Cruz (Team Dominican Republic player), Geraldo Perdomo (Team Dominican Republic player).

WHAT:

Junior Caminero hit a home run in the second inning against Paul Skenes, which was the Dominican Republic's 15th home run of the tournament, setting a new World Baseball Classic record.

Caminero's home run traveled over 400 feet.

Eight batters from the Dominican Republic have hit home runs in the tournament, with Caminero leading with three.

Aaron Judge hit a fly ball to center field at 109.9 mph, which was caught by Julio Rodríguez at the wall.

Team USA defeated Team Dominican Republic, 2-1, in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic.

Junior Caminero hit a home run in the second inning for the Dominican Republic.

Gunnar Henderson hit a home run in the fourth inning to tie the game.

Roman Anthony hit a home run in the fourth inning to give Team USA a 2-1 lead.

The Dominican Republic set a World Baseball Classic record with 15 home runs in the tournament.

Eight batters from the Dominican Republic have hit home runs in the tournament.

WHERE:

The game took place at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida.

WHEN:

The game occurred on March 15th, 2026.

The Dominican Republic's home run record was set during the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

WHY:

Team USA aimed for redemption after losing to Japan in the WBC final in 2023.

HOW:

Paul Skenes pitched for Team USA, giving up six hits and one earned run over 4.1 innings.

Luis Severino pitched for the Dominican Republic, lasting 3.1 innings and striking out six batters.

David Bednar struck out Fernando Tatis Jr. and Ketel Marte to escape a jam in the seventh inning.

Mason Miller secured the win by striking out Geraldo Perdomo in the ninth inning.

Paul Skenes pitched for Team USA, giving up one earned run over 4.1 innings.

Luis Severino pitched for the Dominican Republic, lasting 3.1 innings and striking out six batters.

David Bednar struck out Fernando Tatis Jr. and Ketel Marte to escape a jam in the seventh inning.

Mason Miller secured the win by striking out Geraldo Perdomo in the ninth inning.

(UPDATED March 16, 2026 05:36 UTC)

In a thrilling matchup at loanDepot park in Miami on March 15, 2026, Junior Caminero of the Dominican Republic made history by hitting a home run in the second inning against Team USA's Paul Skenes, marking the Dominican Republic's 15th home run of the tournament and setting a new World Baseball Classic record. Caminero's impressive shot traveled over 400 feet, and he now leads the tournament with three home runs, while Aaron Judge's powerful fly ball was caught by Julio Rodríguez at the wall. On the mound, Luis Severino struck out six batters for the Dominican Republic, and Mason Miller secured the win for Team USA by striking out Geraldo Perdomo in the ninth inning.

(UPDATED March 16, 2026 03:55 UTC)

In a thrilling semifinal matchup at loanDepot park in Miami, Team USA edged out Team Dominican Republic with a score of 2-1 in the World Baseball Classic on March 15. Junior Caminero put the Dominican Republic on the board with a home run in the second inning, but Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony responded with back-to-back homers in the fourth to secure the win for Team USA. Notably, the Dominican Republic set a tournament record with 15 home runs, showcasing their power throughout the competition.