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Pirates ace Paul Skenes talks to Alex Rodriguez about representing Team USA at the WBC.
After Paul Skenes exited Sunday’s World Baseball Classic semifinal against the Dominican Republic, he found himself in a conversation with Clayton Kershaw and posed a question to the Dodgers legend. Skenes asked where the WBC -- an incredible event where this particular game packed 36,
The 2026 World Baseball Classic semifinals kick off on Sunday night in primetime, with the United States facing off against the Dominican Republic. It's going to be a marquee matchup with Team USA and Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes facing off against the powerful "Plátano Power" lineup.
With Team USA squaring off with the Dominican Republic in the WBC Semifinals on Sunday, a familiar Bayou Bengal will be taking to the mound.
Paul Skenes has been officially announced as the starting pitcher for Team USA in the blockbuster semifinal matchup against the Dominican Republic in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.