USA Beats Dominican Republic to Reach Third Straight WBC Final

The U. S. baseball team won a close 2‑1 game against the Dominican Republic, moving on to the World Baseball Classic final for a third straight year. The win was not as dominant as some expected, but it kept the team alive in a tough tournament. In the first inning, Junior Caminero hit a long homer for the Dominicans, giving them an early lead. The Americans answered in the fourth with a solo shot from Gunnar Henderson that tied the score. Later, Roman Anthony hit a go‑ahead home run for the U. S. , putting them ahead until the final inning. The game stayed tight. In the ninth, Julio Rodríguez drew a walk and advanced to third base, threatening to score. U. S. closer Mason Miller secured the final out against Geraldo Perdomo, earning his second save of the tournament. The Dominicans’ manager expressed disappointment but did not blame anyone for the loss.Key moments included Aaron Judge’s fastball that allowed Henderson to tag out a runner, and Bobby Witt Jr. ’s double play that saved the U. S. from trouble. The match showed how star players can change a game in an instant. Despite the win, coach Mark DeRosa said the team still needs more offense to be truly dominant. He praised his players’ resilience and hoped for an explosive performance in the final. The U. S. will face either Italy or Venezuela, who won their semifinal game, in the title match on Tuesday night. Fans and players alike are ready for another exciting baseball showdown.