The Dominican Republic advanced to the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic (WBC), with a walk-off homer by Yankees backstop Austin Wells in the seventh inning of a quarterfinal match against Korea. This victory marks the first time the D.R. has reached the semifinals since 2013, where it won its first and only WBC championship. The game was lopsided, with the D.-R. quickly scoring seven runs and keeping Korea's hitters at bay. The team's 14th home run of the tournament, tying a record held by Mexico, was the highest in the tournament. Manager Albert Pujols praised the team's energy, stating that it's unique to the culture of the Dominican Republic. The Dominican Republic will next face the winner of the Team USA-Canada quarterfinal.