Henderson’s clutch homer powers USA past DR to reach WBC final
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Gunnar Henderson’s fourth-inning game-tying homer sparked Team USA as they beat the Dominican Republic 2-1 at loanDepot Park, earning a spot in the World Baseball Classic final against Italy or Venezuela. Paul Skenes worked 4 1/3 innings to slow DR’s star-studded lineup, Aaron Judge cut down a runner at third to quell a late rally, and USA’s bullpen closed out the win, setting up a championship showdown.
- Team USA wins heavyweight bout with Dominican Republic to reach WBC final The New York Times
- Dominican Republic frustrated by game-ending call in loss to USA ESPN
- Dominican WBC loss ends on called strike that appeared low, a week before robot umps arrive in MLB Yahoo Sports
- Pujols on DR's unceremonious exit: 'I don't want to focus on the last pitch' MLB.com
- In baseball's most star-studded game, Team USA is carried by some under-the-radar names CBS Sports
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