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Paul Skenes Leads Team USA to Championship with Semifinal Win

3/17/2026

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Paul Skenes (Team USA pitcher) led Team USA to a 2-1 semifinal victory over the Dominican Republic on March 16, 2026.
Skenes pitched 4.1 innings.
Junior Caminero hit a solo homer for the Dominican Republic.
Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony homered for Team USA to secure the win.
The victory advances Team USA to the championship against the winner of Italy vs. Venezuela.

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Story summary

Paul Skenes (Team USA pitcher) led Team USA to a 2-1 semifinal victory over the Dominican Republic on March 16, 2026.
Skenes pitched 4.1 innings.
Junior Caminero hit a solo homer for the Dominican Republic.
Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony homered for Team USA to secure the win.
The victory advances Team USA to the championship against the winner of Italy vs. Venezuela.