Giancarlo Stanton’s two-run homer gave Team USA the lead in the fourth, and the Americans hung on for a 6-3 win over the Dominican Republic to take second place in Pool F and advance to the World Baseball Classic semifinals in Los Angeles.
Like Friday’s loss to Puerto Rico, the US fell behind early in the first. This time, it was able to climb all the way back, take the lead and preserve it against the reigning champions.
American starter Danny Duffy allowed two runs — one earned — in four-plus innings. Sam Dyson provided the best relief work by retiring all five batters he faced.