USA Advances, Sets Semifinal Against Dominican Power
PUBLISHED Mar 13, 2026, 4:25 PM ET
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HOUSTON -- Team USA edged Canada 5-3 on Friday at Daikin Park, advancing to the World Baseball Classic semifinals and setting a Sunday matchup with the Dominican Republic. Logan Webb started and yielded 4 2/3 scoreless innings while Kyle Schwarber produced an early run. Canada staged a late rally but fell short before 38,054 fans. Paul Skenes is slated to start the semifinal with an expanded 95-pitch limit, facing a Dominican lineup that has hit 14 tournament home runs. The Dominicans earlier beat Korea 10-0 to reach the semifinals. Officials confirmed attendance. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- USA lost a pool-play game to Italy, jeopardizing early tournament position.
- Canada advanced to the WBC quarterfinals for the first time in its history.
- USA defeated Canada 5-3 at Daikin Park; Logan Webb held Canada scoreless through 4 2/3 innings.
- Dominican Republic beat Korea 10-0 (mercy) to reach the semifinals.
- Paul Skenes scheduled to start the USA vs. Dominican Republic semifinal with an expanded 95-pitch limit on March 15.
News Intelligence
- This game isn't just about sports. It's about national pride. Team USA's win over Canada shows our strength in baseball. And the upcoming match against the Dominican Republic? It's a chance to see our team face a powerhouse. If you're a baseball fan, you won't want to miss it.
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Team USA, its pitching staff and Major League Baseball's international profile benefited from advancing to the WBC semifinals, gaining competitive momentum and global exposure.
Canada's national team and supporters suffered the immediate setback of a quarterfinal loss despite reaching the country's first-ever WBC quarterfinals, delaying anticipated growth in international standing.
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