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If Mexico beats Italy on Wednesday, there would be a three-way tie atop Pool B. Team USA can advance if it wins a tiebreaker. Team USA, Mexico and Italy would all finish 3-1 overall and 1-1 against each other. This is where the complicated World Baseball Classic tiebreaker rules come into play.

The throw, Judge’s hardest since the 2024 World Series, reached Gunnar Henderson at third base 2.3 seconds later. He slapped a tag down onto an outstretched Tatis, who tumbled to the turf, disappointed and very, very out. Juan Soto, who would’ve hit next with two on and two out, trudged back to the dugout.

MIAMI — Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony each hit solo home runs in the fourth inning and Team USA’s pitching kept the mighty Dominican Republic lineup in check enough to secure a 2-1 victory in a World Baseball Classic semifinal on Sunday night.

Team USA is headed back to the World Baseball Classic Final, and getting there took everything they had against the Dominican Republic.

The 2023 World Baseball Classic — which will see Shohei Ohtani and Japan try to defend their title in the 20-team competition that includes a stacked Team USA squad seeking redemption — is underway. We're bringing you the latest news and updates: The 2026 WBC will be held from March 5–17.