World Baseball Classic

USA vs. Dominican Republic World Baseball Classic: Starters, Lineups, How To Watch

15 Mar 2026, 20:48 · FOX Sports

Team USA's star-studded lineup led by New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge and Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes can turn their attention to the semifinals at the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

The USA handled Canada in Friday's quarterfinals win against Canada and are now gearing up for Sunday's semifinal clash against the vaunted Dominican Republic.

The game will be Sunday, March 15 at 8 p.m. ET on FOX.

How to Watch the 2026 World Baseball Classic

FOX is your exclusive home to the WBC with games spread across the FOX family of networks.

The USA vs. Dominican Republic WBC semifinals game will be on FOX (8 p.m. ET), while the other semifinals game will be on FS1 on Monday (8 p.m. ET). The Championship Game will be on FOX on Tuesday, March 17 (8 p.m. ET).

All games will be available for streaming on the FOX Sports app and FOX One. Catch the action on the following streaming options:

FOXSports.com and FOX Sports app
FOX One

USA vs. Dominican Republic: Starting Pitchers

Pittsburgh Pirates ace and defending NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes will take the mound against the Dominican Republic. He had a standout showing against Mexico in Pool B play, allowing just one hit and one walk while striking out seven batters in four scoreless innings.

The Dominican Republic is expected to lean on Luis Severino as its starter against the USA. Severino allowed one run and three hits while striking out five over four innings when he faced the Netherlands in pool play.

USA vs. Dominican Republic: Starting Lineups

USA Manager Mark Derosa will start a similar lineup compared to the game against Canada.

Orioles third baseman Gunnar Henderson will step in for Alex Bregman and the Dodgers catcher, Will Smith, will relieve "Big Dumper" Cal Raleigh of his duties. Aaron Judge and Pete Crow-Armstrong both recorded two home runs in the tournament, holding a consistent presence in the WBC lineup, with hopes to be the catalysts for team USA on Sunday night.

1. Bobby Witt Jr, SS - Royals

2. Bryce Harper, 1B - Phillies

3. Aaron Judge, RF - Yankees

4. Kyle Schwarber, DH - Phillies

5. Gunnar Henderson, 3B - Orioles

6. Will Smith, C - Dodgers

7. Roman Anthony, LF - Red Sox

8. Brice Turang, 2B - Brewers

9. Pete Crow-Armstrong, CF - Cubs

As for the Dominican Republic? Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Juan Soto. Fernando Tatis. Junior Caminero. That's a stacked lineup no matter which way manager Albert Pujols puts it together. Eight players have homered for the team at the WBC and are showing why they'll be among the favorites.

WBC Schedule

Semifinals

Sunday, March 15

Dominican Republic vs. USA (8 p.m., LoanDepot Park in Miami on FOX)

Monday, March 16

Italy vs. Venezuela (8 p.m., LoanDepot Park in Miami on FS1)

Final

Tuesday, March 17

SF 1 winner vs. SF2 winner (8 p.m., LoanDepot Park in Miami on FOX)

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