World Series champ takes issue with coverage around Team USA’s win over Dominican Republic

Kansas City Royals first baseman (11) Doug Mientkiewicz waits for his turn to take batting practice before the game against the Chicago White Sox at US Cellular Field in Chicago on Aug.15, 2006.(Jerry Lai/USA TODAY Sports)

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As one famed New York Yankees baseball broadcaster has said, “That’s baseball, Suzyn.”

Mientkiewicz, who won a World Series with theBoston Red Sox, suggested on social media that he wished the coverage would have been more centered on the U.S.winning the game than the Dominican Republic losing.

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“It’s a sad day when people who were born here and make a living in this country actually make excuses for a team losing and hoping the USA doesn’t win,” he wrote on X.“You can cover the games without bias.It was a great game, showcasing the best talent in the world!It had everything, it had mistakes, and everything in between.This is what makes baseball the greatest game in the world!

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Dominican Republic Geraldo Perdomo reacts after striking out at the end of the ninth inning of a World Baseball Classic semifinal game against the United States, Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Miami.(AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

“To add to that I was fortunate to coach a lot of the players representing their countries from all over the world.I wanted ALL of them to be successful.Good men who play the game with passion and a genuine love for the game- that being said….FINISH THIS THING!”

Perdomo andJuan Sotowere among the Dominican Republic players frustrated with the ball.

“We showed the world who’s the best team in baseball,” Sototold ESPNafter the game.“That’s all I got to say.”

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Perdomo added, “I knew 100% it was a ball.”

United States shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.reacts after completing a double play during the fifth inning of a World Baseball Classic semifinal game against the Dominican Republic, Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Miami.(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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Now, the U.S.willtake on Venezuelain the World Baseball Classic final seeking its second title.

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