DR Starts Training for Clash with Netherlands in 2026 Classic

Miami, Florida – The Dominican Republic national team has begun its training phase this Sunday, focused on its upcoming and crucial match against the Netherlands in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The Dominican team’s training sessions were held at LoanDepot Park, the same venue where they will face the Netherlands next Sunday at 12:00 noon. A high-intensity match is expected between both teams. The history between the Dominican Republic and the Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic shows a notable balance, with two victories for each team.

• Netherlands won both games in the 2009 edition.
• Dominican Republic tied the series with two wins in 2013, the year they were crowned undefeated champions.

This will be the third encounter between both nations in the tournament, considered the most prestigious event internationally in the world of baseball. The 2026 World Baseball Classic will feature 20 nations, divided into four groups of five teams, all competing for the title that will crown them as the best baseball team in the world.