Team USA baseball beats Dominican Republic in WBC 2026 semis after controversial final strike call

Times Union·Mar 15

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Team USA has advanced to the World Baseball Classic final after defeating the Dominican Republic in the semifinals. The win was marked by a controversial final strike call that sparked frustration from the Dominican Republic. The outcome of the tournament is still uncertain, with some reports indicating Team USA's advancement to the final, while others suggest a different outcome in the championship.

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