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U.S., D.R. set for an epic semifinal clash


Saturday, March 14
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Team USA dispatches Canada to set up a heavyweight bout
The Americans withstood a late comeback attempt to defeat their neighbors to the north and set up a semifinal showdown with a star-studded Dominican squad (Sunday, 8 ET, FS1).β

Mighty Dominicans make quick work of Korea, set up semifinal showdown with Team USA

Puerto Rico and Italy set to meet in Classic quarterfinals (3 p.m. ET, FS1)

Undefeated Japan to clash with Venezuela in Classic quarterfinals (9 p.m. ET, FOX)

Kershaw retires — again — after time with Team USA

Raleigh declines another fist bump from a Mariners teammate at World Baseball Classic

KikΓ© soaking in the chance to represent Puerto Rico on global stage

Tucker flashes prodigious power with first spring HR as a Dodger

‘Looks like Justin’: Steele faces live hitters as key step in recovery

Can new baserunning coach coax 20 SBs from a Brave with 7 in his career?

BerrΓos (right elbow inflammation) to visit doctor
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A slide wasn’t going to cut it as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. raced home in the second inning against Korea. To avoid the tag, he went airborne over the third-base line, skirting the plate with his right hand.
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From Single-A to the World Series in one season — and he’s still a rookie
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Eladio and AcuΓ±a talk style and the Classic
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SCOREBOARDβ

TB 6
BOS 7

BAL 8
PHI 11

NYY 6
ATL 7

MIN 1
TOR 6

SD 13
ATH 9

CHC 2
CWS 4

CLE 2
LAA 5

TEX 9
COL 4

ATH 13
MIL 4

NYM 8
WSH 3

PIT 7
DET 5

HOU 4
STL 5

MIA 1
NYM 0

CIN 6
SF 1

AZ 11
KC 5

SF 0
CIN 1

LAD 10
SEA 7β
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