USA Defeats Dominican Republic 2-1 to Reach World Baseball Classic Final

The United States defeated the Dominican Republic 2-1 in a closely contested World Baseball Classic semifinal, advancing to their third consecutive final. The Dominican Republic took an early lead with Junior Caminero's home run, but Team USA responded with back-to-back homers by Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony. Strong pitching and defensive plays, including a notable catch by Julio Rodríguez, kept the game tight. The match ended amid controversy over a final strike call, which Dominican manager Albert Pujols chose not to emphasize.