Dominican Republic vs. United States: History in the World Baseball Classic
Miami – The Dominican Republic Baseball Team is preparing for a crucial match against the United States in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic. With a historical advantage, the Dominican team will seek to consolidate its dominance in this tournament.
The history between both teams favors the Dominican Republic, which leads the particular series with a score of 2-1 in direct confrontations within the championship.
- 2013 World Baseball Classic: Dominican Republic defeated the United States 3-1 in the second round.
- 2017 World Baseball Classic: Dominican Republic won 7-5 in the first round, while the United States won 6-3 in the second round.
A relevant fact is that, on the two occasions they faced each other in the second round (2013 and 2017), the winner of that match was crowned champion of the tournament.
The next chapter of this rivalry will be played in the semifinals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, where both powerhouses will seek to secure their place in the final.
