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Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony hit home runs to give the United States the lead over the Dominican Republic

Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony each hit home runs to give the United States the lead over the Dominican Republic.

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Team USA is headed back to the World Baseball Classic (WBC) final, as they toppled the Dominican Republic, 2-1, in a thriller in Miami on Sunday night. 

The U.S., who fell to Japan in the WBC final in 2023, will look for redemption against either Venezuela or Italy, who play their semifinal matchup on Monday night.

The hype and hysteria coming into this contest between two world baseball powerhouses lived up to it all despite what the box score said. Both teams came in clutch during key moments, while matching the raucous energy of the crowd. 

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Roman Anthony celebrates home run

Roman Anthony of Team United States runs around the bases after hitting a solo home run against Team Dominican Republic during the fourth inning at loanDepot park on March 15, 2026, in Miami, Florida. (Al Bello/Getty Images)

Of course, the Dominican Republic dugout and faithful went ballistic when Junior Caminero, the 22-year-old Tampa Bay Rays rising star, belted a hanging breaking ball from Skenes in the bottom of the second inning with two strikes. The ball was pelted to left field at over 400 feet, and their patented celebration ensued. 

The DR got the first strike off Skenes, who had been looking forward to this start against a lineup littered with some of the best baseball players in MLB. But two innings later, it was Team USA’s own young stars who turned the game around in their favor. 

Gunnar Henderson, who manager Mark DeRosa chose to play at third base, his secondary position as a shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles, over Alex Bregman, one of the best defensive players at the hot corner in MLB, due to how well he hit Luis Severino. The veteran right-hander was amped for his start for the DR, and his emotion showed it. 

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However, DeRosa’s decision came down to how much success Henderson had against Severino. The decision paid off, as Henderson hit a moon shot over the right-center field fence to tie the game at one apiece. 

Severino was pulled after one more batter for Gregory Soto, who was facing Boston Red Sox phenom Roman Anthony, the 21-year-old who has had a great first appearance in the WBC. After running the count full, Anthony took advantage of a fastball right down the middle, launching it over the center field wall to take a 2-1 lead. 

Paul Skenes pitches

Paul Skenes of Team United States reacts after giving up a home run to Junior Caminero #13 (not pictured) of Team Dominican Republic during the second inning at loanDepot park on March 15, 2026, in Miami, Florida. (Al Bello/Getty Images)

The entire American dugout was on the field, as Anthony motioned across his chest, showing off his pride as he celebrated with teammates. 

It was just what Team USA needed in the top of the fourth inning, especially after having runners at second and third with one out in the previous frame and not being able to get runs across. Aaron Judge and Kyle Schwarber both struck out to end the inning, which fired up Severino who screamed toward Team USA’s dugout. 

But Judge clearly let that go from his head, as he had a crucial defensive play in the bottom of the third inning when he gunned down Fernando Tatis Jr. trying to go from first base to third. Tatis, who is a fast runner, was out by a mile, with Judge proving his elbow, which caused issues in 2025, is more than fine heading into the 2026 season. 

The Dominicans ultimately chased Skenes from the game after 4.1 innings, as his final line read six hits, one earned run on the Caminero homer and two strikeouts. Severino lasted 3.1 innings, giving up five hits while striking out six Team USA hitters in an impressive outing that saw triple-digit fastballs on the radar gun. 

Luis Severino reacts after pitch

Luis Severino of Team Dominican Republic reacts after striking out Kyle Schwarber #12 (not pictured) of Team United States to end the third inning at loanDepot park on March 15, 2026, in Miami, Florida. (Al Bello/Getty Images)

The U.S. knew a 2-1 lead was not enough, but as the Dominican bullpen continued to stifle their bats, and Julio Rodriguez appeared to rob a home run from Judge, they needed their own relievers to come through. After Tyler Rogers and Griffin Jax did their jobs, David Bednar found himself in some trouble with runners on second and third with one out – the same situation Judge and Schwarber found themselves in – in the bottom of the seventh. 

But Bednar, who escaped a similar situation against Canada in the quarterfinals, struck out Tatis and Ketel Marte to get out of the jam and keep the score the same. 

Garrett Whitlock was solid in the eighth inning to keep the one-run lead alive, which led to the easiest decision for DeRosa on the night: Mason Miller to pitch the ninth. 

The San Diego Padres All-Star closer got a strikeout to start the inning, but things got interesting when he walked Rodriguez and Will Smith couldn't handle a pitch from Miller that allowed a free pass to second base. 

Gunnar Henderson hits home run

Gunnar Henderson of Team USA rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of the 2026 World Baseball Classic WBC game presented by Capital One between Team USA and Team Dominican Republic at loanDepot park on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Miami, Florida. (Daniel Shirey/WBCI/MLB Photos)

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Oneil Cruz moved Rodriguez to third on a groundnut to Bobby Witt Jr., leaving Geraldo Perdomo as the DR's last hope. He had a clutch at-bat earlier in the game, one that could've tied it up if Wells read the line drive to center field better from second base. 

But Miller got Perdomo looking on a 3-2 slider at the bottom of the zone to secure Team USA's spot in the WBC final.

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  • Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony hit home runs to give the United States the lead over the Dominican Republic

    Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony each hit home runs to give the United States the lead over the Dominican Republic.

    NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!

    Team USA is headed back to the World Baseball Classic (WBC) final, as they toppled the Dominican Republic, 2-1, in a thriller in Miami on Sunday night. 

    The U.S., who fell to Japan in the WBC final in 2023, will look for redemption against either Venezuela or Italy, who play their semifinal matchup on Monday night.

    The hype and hysteria coming into this contest between two world baseball powerhouses lived up to it all despite what the box score said. Both teams came in clutch during key moments, while matching the raucous energy of the crowd. 

    CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

    Roman Anthony celebrates home run

    Roman Anthony of Team United States runs around the bases after hitting a solo home run against Team Dominican Republic during the fourth inning at loanDepot park on March 15, 2026, in Miami, Florida. (Al Bello/Getty Images)

    Of course, the Dominican Republic dugout and faithful went ballistic when Junior Caminero, the 22-year-old Tampa Bay Rays rising star, belted a hanging breaking ball from Skenes in the bottom of the second inning with two strikes. The ball was pelted to left field at over 400 feet, and their patented celebration ensued. 

    The DR got the first strike off Skenes, who had been looking forward to this start against a lineup littered with some of the best baseball players in MLB. But two innings later, it was Team USA’s own young stars who turned the game around in their favor. 

    Gunnar Henderson, who manager Mark DeRosa chose to play at third base, his secondary position as a shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles, over Alex Bregman, one of the best defensive players at the hot corner in MLB, due to how well he hit Luis Severino. The veteran right-hander was amped for his start for the DR, and his emotion showed it. 

    JAPAN SUFFERS SHOCKING COLLAPSE TO VENEZUELA IN WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC

    However, DeRosa’s decision came down to how much success Henderson had against Severino. The decision paid off, as Henderson hit a moon shot over the right-center field fence to tie the game at one apiece. 

    Severino was pulled after one more batter for Gregory Soto, who was facing Boston Red Sox phenom Roman Anthony, the 21-year-old who has had a great first appearance in the WBC. After running the count full, Anthony took advantage of a fastball right down the middle, launching it over the center field wall to take a 2-1 lead. 

    Paul Skenes pitches

    Paul Skenes of Team United States reacts after giving up a home run to Junior Caminero #13 (not pictured) of Team Dominican Republic during the second inning at loanDepot park on March 15, 2026, in Miami, Florida. (Al Bello/Getty Images)

    The entire American dugout was on the field, as Anthony motioned across his chest, showing off his pride as he celebrated with teammates. 

    It was just what Team USA needed in the top of the fourth inning, especially after having runners at second and third with one out in the previous frame and not being able to get runs across. Aaron Judge and Kyle Schwarber both struck out to end the inning, which fired up Severino who screamed toward Team USA’s dugout. 

    But Judge clearly let that go from his head, as he had a crucial defensive play in the bottom of the third inning when he gunned down Fernando Tatis Jr. trying to go from first base to third. Tatis, who is a fast runner, was out by a mile, with Judge proving his elbow, which caused issues in 2025, is more than fine heading into the 2026 season. 

    The Dominicans ultimately chased Skenes from the game after 4.1 innings, as his final line read six hits, one earned run on the Caminero homer and two strikeouts. Severino lasted 3.1 innings, giving up five hits while striking out six Team USA hitters in an impressive outing that saw triple-digit fastballs on the radar gun. 

    Luis Severino reacts after pitch

    Luis Severino of Team Dominican Republic reacts after striking out Kyle Schwarber #12 (not pictured) of Team United States to end the third inning at loanDepot park on March 15, 2026, in Miami, Florida. (Al Bello/Getty Images)

    The U.S. knew a 2-1 lead was not enough, but as the Dominican bullpen continued to stifle their bats, and Julio Rodriguez appeared to rob a home run from Judge, they needed their own relievers to come through. After Tyler Rogers and Griffin Jax did their jobs, David Bednar found himself in some trouble with runners on second and third with one out – the same situation Judge and Schwarber found themselves in – in the bottom of the seventh. 

    But Bednar, who escaped a similar situation against Canada in the quarterfinals, struck out Tatis and Ketel Marte to get out of the jam and keep the score the same. 

    Garrett Whitlock was solid in the eighth inning to keep the one-run lead alive, which led to the easiest decision for DeRosa on the night: Mason Miller to pitch the ninth. 

    The San Diego Padres All-Star closer got a strikeout to start the inning, but things got interesting when he walked Rodriguez and Will Smith couldn't handle a pitch from Miller that allowed a free pass to second base. 

    Gunnar Henderson hits home run

    Gunnar Henderson of Team USA rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of the 2026 World Baseball Classic WBC game presented by Capital One between Team USA and Team Dominican Republic at loanDepot park on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Miami, Florida. (Daniel Shirey/WBCI/MLB Photos)

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    Oneil Cruz moved Rodriguez to third on a groundnut to Bobby Witt Jr., leaving Geraldo Perdomo as the DR's last hope. He had a clutch at-bat earlier in the game, one that could've tied it up if Wells read the line drive to center field better from second base. 

    But Miller got Perdomo looking on a 3-2 slider at the bottom of the zone to secure Team USA's spot in the WBC final.

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      为给游客营造整洁优美、惬意自在的赏景环境,花期来临前,乡新时代文明实践所工作人员、文明实践志愿者沿步道清理纸屑、塑料瓶等垃圾,擦拭维护公益广告牌,确保景区以整洁面貌迎接游客。

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      望春谷的野生玉兰是珍贵的生态资源,志愿服务队主动联动护林员、林业专家,组建一支专业过硬的“护花智囊团”,一方面,定期开展修枝、除草、施肥、病虫害绿色防治等精细化养护工作;另一方面,持续加大巡山护林与文明劝导力度,在景区入口、核心观赏区等重点区域设立文明劝导岗,对游客吸烟、采花折枝、乱丢垃圾等不文明行为,进行耐心细致的劝导,传递文明赏花、守护自然的理念,引导游客文明旅游。同时,乡行政执法大队、派出所的工作人员全程负责秩序维护、车辆调度和巡逻防控,守护百年花木安全。

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      春节期间,恰逢迎来花期的望春谷单日游客量最高可达上万人次。今年举办的春日文旅嘉年华为期14天,预计吸引游客20万人次。为给游客带来优质便捷、暖心周到的赏玩体验,文明实践志愿者提前参与系统培训,熟练掌握景区路线、生态知识与服务规范,共同制定完善的服务方案,全方位提升服务能力与水平。连日来,文明实践志愿者化身“义务导游”,用生动鲜活的语言为游客讲解望春谷的生态特色、人文特色与乡土底蕴;设立便民服务点,为游客提供路线指引、物品寄存、应急帮扶、热水供应等贴心服务;会同民警开展交通疏导、全天候巡逻执勤,向游客宣传森林防火、交通安全等知识,严防拥堵、踩踏等安全事故发生,全力守护每一位游客的出行安全。此外,文明实践志愿者还配合主办方设置趣味游戏点、“网红”打卡点,邀请专业摄影师免费为游客拍照,助力“铁冲姑娘”团队开展直播互动、推介家乡特色产品,让游客在旅游的同时,既能感受到细致入微的贴心服务,也能收获满满的温暖。

      文明风尚,厚植乡土根基

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