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Team USA’s dramatic victory over the Dominican Republic in theWorld Baseball Classic
The semifinal matchup went head-to-head against the Academy Awards, which drew 17.9 million viewers but was down 9% from 2025 and drew the fewest number of viewers since 2022.
United States’ Gunnar Henderson gestures to his teammates after hitting a home run during the World Baseball Classic semifinal game against the Dominican Republic, Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Miami.(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
The high-stakes game between the U.S.and the Dominican Republic went down to the wire, as Roman Anthony and Gunnar Henderson powered the team to a win.The game also ended on a controversial strike three call that appeared to be out of the zone.
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)
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The ratings for the U.S.and Venezuela game will be released later this week.Team USA couldn’t find a way to win against Venezuela in theWorld Baseball Classic final.
Eugenio Suarez delivered the go-ahead RBI in the top of the ninth inning after Bryce Harper tied the game in the eighth inning with a two-run home run.
The United States team celebrates after defeating the Dominican Republic in the semifinal game, Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Miami.(AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
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It wasVenezuela’s first World BaseballClassic win.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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