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Team USA Tops Canada 5-3; Faces Dominican Republic Next

3/16/2026

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Team USA defeated Canada 5-3 in the 2026 World Baseball Classic quarterfinals.
Former Navy SEAL Robert J. O'Neill delivered a pre-game pep talk that sparked mixed reactions online for its pro-war messaging.
Team USA manager Mark DeRosa said hockey player Jack Hughes motivated the team before the game.
The U.S. will face the Dominican Republic in the semifinals on Sunday.

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Team USA defeated Canada 5-3 in the 2026 World Baseball Classic quarterfinals.
Former Navy SEAL Robert J. O'Neill delivered a pre-game pep talk that sparked mixed reactions online for its pro-war messaging.
Team USA manager Mark DeRosa said hockey player Jack Hughes motivated the team before the game.
The U.S. will face the Dominican Republic in the semifinals on Sunday.