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Team USA is earning its wins at the WBC. Next up is stout Dominican lineup putting up incredible numbers.
The 2026 World Baseball Classic resumes Friday with a quarterfinal matchup between Team USA and Canada at Daikin Park in Houston. The WBC is single elimination now. The winner of Friday's game will advance to the semifinals to take on the winner of the Dominican Republic vs.
Twins ace Joe Ryan was very much looking forward to joining Byron Buxton and donning the nation's colors at this year's WBC. But, it is not going to happen. The right-hander was expected to pitch in a potential championship game for Team USA, but rather, he will not join the team at all.
The young Tigers' right-hander will start Venezuela's first semifinal game in 17 years.