Two hours after a blown ball-strike call ended the Dominican Republic's World Baseball Classic, players emerged from the team's clubhouse with smiles, music and a message.

The United States has advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic and will take on the Dominican Republic on Sunday, March 15, with the winner making the WBC championship game.

The matchup will pit rosters brimming with elite talent against each other, with both squads featuring nine players who received MVP votes last season.

Caitlin Clark scored 12 points and had five assists to help the USA women's basketball team stay perfect at the FIBA World Cup qualifying tournament in San Juan, Puerto Rico.