Team USA baseball kept its hopes of winning a gold medal alive at the Tokyo Olympics with a victory over Dominican Republic on Wednesday at Yokohama Stadium in Japan.
In the day's second game, Japan and South Korea are currently facing off in the winners bracket for a place in the championship game.
The U.S. will play the losing team Thursday with the second berth in the final on the line.
Aug. 4 Baseball Results
United States 3, Dominican Republic 1
Japan vs. South Korea
Recap
Team USA seized a 2-0 lead in the first inning courtesy of a two-run home run by Boston Red Sox prospect Triston Casas.