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WBC 2026: Team USA-Dominican Republic live updates, analysisESPNMultiple AuthorsMar 15, 2026, 10:55 PM ET

The first World Baseball Classic semifinal is underway– and it is the matchup many have been dreaming about from the start of the WBC: Team USA vs. the Dominican Republic.

After Team USA downed Canada and the D.R. mercy ruled Venezuela on Friday night, the top two teams in our WBC Power Rankings are squaring off Sunday night.

Who has the edge in this star-studded showdown? And who are the X factors who will decide which team moves on to Tuesday’s championship? Our ESPN baseball experts weighed in ahead of the semifinal — and be sure to refresh this page for live updates all game from Miami.

Live updates

LineupsDominican Republic1. Fernando Tatis Jr., RF
2. Ketel Marte, 2B
3. Juan Soto, LF
4. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 1B
5. Manny Machado, 3B
6. Junior Caminero, DH
7. Julio Rodriguez, CF
8. Austin Wells, C
9. Geraldo Perdomo, SS

SP: Luis Severino

Team USA

1. Bobby Witt Jr., SS
2. Bryce Harper, 1B
3. Aaron Judge, RF
4. Kyle Schwarber, DH
5. Gunnar Henderson, 3B
6. Will Smith, C
7. Roman Anthony, LF
8. Brice Turang, 2B
9. Pete Crow-Armstrong, CF

SP: Paul Skenes