DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

In covering the USA vs DR loss, DR1 had concluded baseball would never be the same after the DR Team participation in the 2026 WBC. Now the controversy over the last pitch in the game, with the tying run on third base, may be remembered as a pivotal moment in baseball history.

The Sunday, 15 March 2026 DR vs USA game at loanDepot Park in Miami ended in the bottom of the ninth with a runner on third and two outs. With a full count, Miller threw a pitch that home-plate umpire Cory Blaser called strike three, instantly ending the Dominican Republic’s tournament run.

Perdomo was convinced the ball fell well below the hitting zone. Thus, when home-plate umpire Cory Blaser signaled for a third strike, Perdomo reacted in frustration.

“It was the whole tournament, but we didn’t lose the game right there,” Perdomo concluded. “That’s a part of the game, and I hope we...