The United States enters the semifinals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic feeling like they’ve survived a true test of character. Team USA is coming off a hard-fought victory against Canada, the kind that comes more from grit than statistics, and now they arrive in Miami ready to show their best form when it matters most. Facing them will be the Dominican Republic, the most dominant team in the tournament so far, fresh off a resounding victory over South Korea and confirming what many suspected from the start: their roster looks like championship material.
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Follow the live score and updates from the semifinal matchup between the United States and the Dominican Republic at the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
| GAME | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | C | H | E |
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| TEAM USA | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Preview of Team USA vs. Dominican Republic
The game is scheduled for Sunday, March 15, at 8:00 p.m. local time in Santo Domingo (8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT) at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida, a ballpark that has become a true epicenter of the baseball world. In this setting, two powerhouses with contrasting styles but elite talent at every spot on the field will battle for a place in the championship game. On the United States side, the lineup is packed with hitters used to delivering in big Major League moments; on the Dominican side, the order looks intimidating on paper and is backed by a pitching staff that has answered every time it has been tested.
While Team USA has advanced through stress, tight contests and high‑leverage situations, the Dominican Republic has cruised through the tournament with almost ruthless authority. Their offensive numbers are brutal: a barrage of runs, home runs in virtually every game and a constant sense that they can break open any matchup in a single inning. The 10–0 win over South Korea in the quarterfinals was a direct statement to the rest of the bracket, with the game shortened to seven innings under the mercy rule.
In that clash, a three‑run homer from Austin Wells triggered the mercy rule and sealed a victory that confirmed just how hot this Dominican lineup is right now. “We are happy, we did a tremendous job as a team today and we have to keep going, this is not over,” warned captain Manny Machado of the San Diego Padres, making it clear that the only acceptable outcome is lifting the trophy. With LoanDepot Park as a global showcase, Team USA seeking to back up its status and the Dominican Republic determined to ratify its dominance, this semifinal has all the ingredients of a modern classic in international baseball.
