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Paul Skenes Set to Face Dominican Powerhouse

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Team USA is set for a high-stakes semifinal clash against the Dominican Republic on Sunday at 7 PM ET, with reigning NL Cy Young winner Mark DeRosa pitching ace Paul "Iron Man" Skenes to face off. The United States enters this heavyweight matchup one win away from reaching its first World Baseball Classic final since joining as an independent nation in March of last year after a controversial pool round result against Canada earlier that week, while the Dominican Republic brings together some of baseball's most potent offensive stars including Aaron Judge and Bryce Harper to challenge Skenes.

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    Team USA faces a semifinal matchup against an all-star packed World Baseball Classic champion team from the Dominican Republic.
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    The game features starting pitcher Paul DeRosa's ace Mark DeRossa facing off with reigning National League Cy Young Award winner and MLB star Juan Soto in key roles for both sides
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    "Team USA has come to this tournament intending on winning it, but they have a loaded lineup that includes Aaron Judge Bryce Harper Cal Raleigh Kyle Schwarber", "The United States hopes to advance the championship game of the tournament when facing off against their powerhouse opponent from Dominican Republic.
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    This is one win away for Team US returning back into World Baseball Classic finals after quashing late charge by Canada in quarterfinals.
Mar 15 "MIAMI" - MARCH "20": Dominican Republic players celebrate a home run by Juan Soto #2 during the World Baseball Classic Pool D game between Team Dominican Republic and Venezuela at loanDepot park on Wednesday, March.
Feb 34:67.1 Sunday, Team USA turns to ace Paul Skenes for its biggest test of the WBC against a stacked lineup packed with MLB stars from the tournament power squad."
Mar 15:06 Team US has announced starting lineup vs Dominicans in WBC semifinals against Pool D snafu behind them. The Americans cruised past Canada and now face their toughest challenge yet, as a behemoth of an offensive team awaits with the Finals on line."
"Mar" "15", ".23:06 Team US is one win away from returning to WBC final but must overcome its biggest test against Dominican Republic. At least Mark DeRosa has a huge ace up his sleeve, both figuratively and literally in Paul Skenes who's numbers are insane."
"Mar" "15", ".30 The first semifinal of this year WBC features about as good matchup: The absolutely stacked Team Dominican Republic will face off against 2023 runners-up US. Winner advances to final vs Venezuela or Italy for championship game tournament."
"Mar" "15", ".46 US has come with intention of winning WBC and loaded lineup includes Aaron Judge, Bryce Harper Cal Raleigh Kyle Schwarber hoping advance finals when they face power squad Dominican Republic in semifinals clash titans as US takes on DR (NYTimes).

The United States is one win away from returning to the World Baseball Classic final after cruising past Canada in a pool play snafu.

— [Mar 15, 20:06] Team USA's WBC starting lineup vs. Dominican Republic announced (Clutchpoints)

Team United States counters with its most overpowering pitcher on the field as Paul Skenes takes over to face a dangerous line-up.

— [Mar 15, 21:20] Team DRC's Lineup Dominates WBC — Now They Face P. Skenes (Heavy)

'I expect it will be one of the best games ever,' said USA manager Mark DeRosa ahead of this matchup.

— [Mar 14, 23:09] 'Seeing him in that game against Mexico... It was really impressive.' And only prelude (The Athletic)

'I expect it to be one the best games ever,' said USA manager Mark DeRosa ahead of this matchup.

— [Mar 14, 23:09] 'Seeing him in that game against Mexico... It was really impressive.' And only prelude (The Athletic)
World Baseball Classic 2026 Semifinals game thread: United States at Dominican Republic
Team Dominican Republic’s Lineup Dominates the WBC — Now They Face Paul Skenes

Team USA will face Paul Skenes of Philadelphia Phillies for its World Baseball Classic semifinal match Sunday as he prepares to pitch a win-or-go-home game against the Dominican Republic lineup packed with MLB All-Stars like Fernando Tatis Jr., Juan Soto, and Vladimir Guerrero. Although Team U.S.A.'s survival looks assured after Italy's recent victory over Mexico in their quarterfinal matchup on Friday night

USA vs Dominican Republic (7:00 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

Team USA faces Dominican Republic at LoanDepot Park for their World Baseball Classic final matchup. The game features 18 former MVPs and centers on reigning Cy Young winner Paul Skenes pitching against an offense that has hit 14 home runs in the tournament while managed by Albert Pujols, with key batters including Aaron Judge, Bobby Witt Jr., Juan Soto, Julio Rodríguez, Fernando Tatis Sr.

Team USA’s World Baseball Classic starting lineup vs. Dominican Republic announced

Team USA has named Paul Skenes as their pitcher and Gunnar Henderson at third base for a semifinal match against the Dominican Republic, following an upset victory over Japan in earlier rounds while facing elimination from Venezuela's loss to Team USABaseball. The squad aims to secure another championship berth after overcoming Canada with notable lineup changes intended by manager Mark DeRosa during pool play snafu issues that affected their run differential record

Paul Skenes' numbers against the Dominican Republic are insane