Dominican Republic forces game-ending double play vs. Venezuela to win Pool D and advance to World Baseball Classic Quarterfinals.

The final day of pool play at the World Baseball Classic is over, and the United States is moving on after all. In the first game Wednesday, Canada defeated Cuba 7-2 to advance to the quarterfinals, eliminate Cuba and surpass Puerto Rico to win Pool A.

Juan Soto shares his honest reaction to the Dominican Republic defeating Venezuela on Wednesday in the World Baseball Classic.

WBC - Dominican Republic vs. Venezuela - 03/11/2026 World Baseball Classic Dominican Republic Fernando Tatis Jr.

Venezuela and the Dominican Republic met for the sixth time in WBC history with the Pool D championship at stake.

Ketel Marte and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit BACK-to-BACK home runs to extend the Dominican Republic's lead over Venezuela.

The Dominican Republic's loaded lineup mashed again in Wednesday night's win over Venezuela, and will next meet Korea in the quarterfinals.

One day before South Korea’s 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) quarterfinals match against the Dominican Republic, national team captain Lee Jung-hoo (San Francisco Giants) and Kim Do-yeong (KIA) held an official press conference on the 13th (Korean time) and agreed,