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World Baseball Classic: Coverage of Team USA’s win of Dominican Republic irks champ

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The United States closed the door on the Dominican Republic after Geraldo Perdomo struck out in the ninth inning. The third strike call came when it became clear the ball was out of bounds and under Perdomo’s knees. Perdomo was in shock and the players in the Dominican Republic were not happy with the call.

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Dominican Republic’s Geraldo Perdomo reacts after striking out in the bottom of the ninth inning of the World Baseball Classic semifinal game against the United States on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Perdomo and Juan Soto were among the Dominican Republic players frustrated with the ball.

“We showed the world who the best team in baseball is” Soto he told ESPN after the game. “That’s all I have to say.”

Perdomo added, “I knew 100% it was a ball.”