New Delhi, March 16 -- In a star-packed World Baseball Classic (WBC) semifinal that delivered on every bit of hype, Team USA held off a powerful Dominican Republic squad 2-1 on Sunday night at LoanDepot Park. The victory sends the Americans to their third consecutive WBC championship game, where they will face the winner of Monday's Italy vs Venezuela matchup.

The contest featured elite talent on both sides, with rosters loaded with All-Stars, MVPs, and top prospects.

The Dominican Republic struck first in the bottom of the second inning. Junior Caminero crushed a high-and-away sweeper from US starter Paul Skenes, sending it 401 feet for a solo home run. It marked the 15th homer of the tournament for the DR, setting a new Classic record...