Austin Wells sends Dominican Republic to WBC semifinals
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Born and raised in the United States, Austin Wells is another international player on the Dominican Republic roster in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. However, his eligibility to represent the Caribbean nation is fully supported by the tournament’s rules.
The favorites prevailed during last night’s World Baseball Classic quarterfinals, as Team USA defeated Canada, 5-3, and the Dominican Republic handed down a whooping on South Korea that became mercy-rule clinch on an Austin Wells three-run homer.