The United States defeated the Dominican Republic 2-1 in a World Baseball Classic semifinal, with both Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony scoring home runs. The victory moves the U.S. one win away from capturing its second World Baseball Championship championship. The American team, led by NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes and featuring stars Bryce Harper and Aaron Judge, will face the winner of the Italy and Venezuela semifinal. This was the Dominicans' first time they had reached the semis since winning the WBC in 2013. The win leaves them one short of winning their second consecutive WBC title.