United States Defeats Dominican Republic In Semifinal

The United States defeated the Dominican Republic 2-1 in a World Baseball Classic semifinal in Miami on Sunday, March 15, 2026, advancing to the championship game. The game's final out—Geraldo Perdomo struck out on a called third strike by umpire Cory Blaser—sparked controversy because the pitch would have been reviewable under MLB's Automated Ball-Strike system, scheduled to launch March 25, 2026.
Scoring Rationale
Timely AP coverage links high-profile WBC finish to MLB's ABS adoption, but lacks technical depth.
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