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United States Clinches WBC Final Berth with 2-1 Victory Over Dominican Republic
A masterclass in run prevention propelled the United States to a narrow 2-1 win over the Dominican Republic, securing their spot in the World Baseball Classic championship.
USA-Dominican Republic WBC Semifinal: Skenes Starts Sunday at 8 P.M. ET
Team USA faces the Dominican Republic in a WBC semifinal featuring 52 combined All-Star selections and starter Paul Skenes.
Seiya Suzuki Exits Japan’s WBC Quarterfinal Loss Due to Right Knee Discomfort
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki was forced to leave Japan's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela following an injury to his right knee.
Italy Eliminates Puerto Rico with 8-6 Quarterfinal Victory
Italy advances to the World Baseball Classic semifinals after securing an 8-6 win against Puerto Rico in a high-stakes elimination game.
Shea Langeliers Homers Three Times in Three At-Bats Against Royals
Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers homers in every plate appearance Saturday to secure a 5-0 lead over Kansas City in Mesa.
Jeff Hoffman Replaces Clayton Kershaw on U.S. Roster for WBC Semifinals
Reliever Jeff Hoffman joins Team USA for the WBC semifinals after Clayton Kershaw was removed from the active roster following the win over Canada.
United States Secures 5-3 Victory Over Canada to Reach WBC Semifinals
The United States advanced to the WBC semifinals following a 5-3 win over Canada on Friday night.
Gabriel Moreno Scratched with Forearm Tightness; D-backs Order Imaging
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno was pulled from Friday's lineup against the Royals to undergo imaging for right forearm tightness.
Austin Wells Homer Clinches 10-0 Dominican Republic Rout of South Korea
Austin Wells hit a walk-off three-run homer in the seventh inning to secure a 10-0 victory for the Dominican Republic over South Korea.