USA-Dominican Republic, WBC semifinals pitching matchup confirmed

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14 March 2026 at 19:11

Team USA advanced to the 2026 World Baseball Classic semifinal after holding off Canada in the quarterfinal on Friday night. The United States is set for a high-profile showdown against the loaded lineup of the Dominican Republic, which punched its ticket to the semis with a 10-0 shellacking of Korea.

Now, the two squads will face off on Sunday night in primetime, under the bright Miami lights.

As we count down the hours to the first pitch, the pitching matchup has been confirmed, and fans are immediately buzzing.

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Team USA and Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes will face off against the powerful lineup of the Dominican Republic, while Luis Severino of the Athletics gets the call for Plátano Power.

It'll be Paul Skenes against Luis Severino in the semifinals pic.twitter.com/wAQ8hUBxuZ
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Entering Sunday night’s game, the United States is a slight -170 favorite as the designated “away team,” while the Dominican Republic checks in with +135 odds. That means a $100 wager on the D.R. would land you a $135 payday, while you would need to risk $170 on Team USA for a $100 win.

All of the information you need to catch the United States face off against the Dominican Republic in Sunday night’s semifinal can be seen below.

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USA vs. Dominican Republic TV & viewing info

Mar 13, 2026; Houston, TX, United States; United States center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) reacts with first base coach George Lombard (23) after hitting an RBI single during the sixth inning against Canada during a quarterfinal game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026
Start Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Location: Miami, Florida
Venue: loanDepot park
TV Info: FOX Sports 1
Live Stream: Fubo (try for free)

Betting Odds: USA -170 | Dominican Republic +135