Team USA’s star-studded lineup led by New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge and Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes can turn their attention to the semifinals at the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
The USA handled Canada in Friday’s quarterfinals win against Canada and are now gearing up for Sunday’s semifinal clash against the vaunted Dominican Republic.
The game will be Sunday, March 15 at 8 p.m. ET on FOX.
How to Watch the 2026 World Baseball Classic
FOX is your exclusive home to the WBC with games spread across the FOX family of networks.
The USA vs. Dominican Republic WBC semifinals game will be on FOX (8 p.m. ET), while the other semifinals game will be on FS1 on Monday (8 p.m. ET). The Championship Game will be on FOX on Tuesday, March 17 (8 p.m. ET).
All games will be available for streaming on the FOX Sports app and FOX One. Catch the action on the following streaming options:
- FOXSports.com and FOX Sports app
- FOX One
USA vs. Dominican Republic: Beginning Pitchers
Pittsburgh Pirates ace and defending NL Cy Younger winner Paul Skenes will take the mound towards the Dominican Republic. He had a standout exhibiting towards Mexico in Pool B play, permitting only one hit and one stroll whereas hanging out seven batters in 4 scoreless innings.
The Dominican Republic is predicted to lean on Luis Severino as its starter towards the USA. Severino allowed one run and three hits whereas hanging out 5 over 4 innings when he confronted the Netherlands in pool play.
USA vs. Dominican Republic: Beginning Lineups
USA Supervisor Mark Derosa will begin an analogous lineup in comparison with the sport towards Canada.
Orioles third baseman Gunnar Henderson will step in for Alex Bregman and the Dodgers catcher, Will Smith, will relieve “Massive Dumper” Cal Raleigh of his duties. Aaron Choose and Pete Crow-Armstrong each recorded two residence runs within the match, holding a constant presence within the WBC lineup, with hopes to be the catalysts for workforce USA on Sunday evening.
1. Bobby Witt Jr, SS – Royals
2. Bryce Harper, 1B – Phillies
3. Aaron Choose, RF – Yankees
4. Kyle Schwarber, DH – Phillies
5. Gunnar Henderson, 3B – Orioles
6. Will Smith, C – Dodgers
7. Roman Anthony, LF – Purple Sox
8. Brice Turang, 2B – Brewers
9. Pete Crow-Armstrong, CF – Cubs
As for the Dominican Republic? Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Juan Soto. Fernando Tatis. Junior Caminero. That is a stacked lineup regardless of which means supervisor Albert Pujols places it collectively. Eight gamers have homered for the workforce on the WBC and are exhibiting why they will be among the many favorites.
WBC Schedule
Semifinals
Sunday, March 15
- Dominican Republic vs. USA (8 p.m., LoanDepot Park in Miami on FOX)
Monday, March 16
- Italy vs. Venezuela (8 p.m., LoanDepot Park in Miami on FS1)
Ultimate
Tuesday, March 17
- SF 1 winner vs. SF2 winner (8 p.m., LoanDepot Park in Miami on FOX)
