Dominican Republic, USA
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With offensive power at the key moment and a solid bullpen at the close, the Americans defeated the Dominicans and secured their spot in the World Baseball Classic final.
MIAMI (AP) — Team USA's celebration after beating the Dominican Republic on Sunday night in the World Baseball Classic semifinals was electric and brief. NL Cy Young award winner Paul Skenes roared “Let's go!
United States' David Bednar struck out Ketel Marte with two men in scoring position to end inning vs. Dominican Republic.
The game, billed an instant classic by many, came down to the bottom of the 9th inning. Team USA closer Mason Miller ended the game with a controversial called third strike. The call was a bad one, stranding a Dominican Republic runner on third base.