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Sandy Alcantara Leads Dominican Republic in 2026 WBC Quest

12/10/2025

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Sandy Alcantara, Miami Marlins ace, will pitch for the Dominican Republic in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
This will be his second WBC appearance after a 2023 debut, with improvement in 2025.
He joins a roster with Elly De La Cruz and Yainer Diaz as they aim to advance past pool play.
They will compete in Pool D against Venezuela, Israel, and the Netherlands in Miami starting March 5, 2026.

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Story summary

Sandy Alcantara, Miami Marlins ace, will pitch for the Dominican Republic in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
This will be his second WBC appearance after a 2023 debut, with improvement in 2025.
He joins a roster with Elly De La Cruz and Yainer Diaz as they aim to advance past pool play.
They will compete in Pool D against Venezuela, Israel, and the Netherlands in Miami starting March 5, 2026.