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United States defeats Dominican Republic 8-6 in U-15 Baseball World Cup
The United States baseball team secured an 8-6 victory against the Dominican Republic during the Super Round of the WBSC U-15 Baseball World Cup. The match was held at Kukulcán Alamo Park in Mérida, Mexico.
The Dominican Republic initially took a 2-0 lead in the second inning, aided by an RBI double from Ángel Montás. The United States responded with a solo home run by JU Bryant before launching a five-run rally in the third inning to take a 6-2 lead. Key plays in the third included a bases-loaded walk by Bryant and an RBI walk by Calvin Madenspacher.
Despite the lead, the Dominican Republic continued to pressure the American defense, scoring in the fourth, fifth, and sixth innings. The United States managed to maintain their advantage by scoring crucial runs in the fifth and sixth innings to counter the Dominican comeback. The United States concludes this stage of the tournament with a 3-0 record.
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Dominican Republic Baseball Team · Kukulcán Alamo Park · Mérida · United States Baseball Team · WBSC
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The game was part of the WBSC U-15 Baseball World Cup Super Round. atento.com.do · azuanoticias.com · elnacional.com.do
- [● 3 SOURCES] The United States scored five runs in the third inning to take control. atento.com.do · azuanoticias.com · elnacional.com.do
- [● 3 SOURCES] The United States defeated the Dominican Republic 8-6. atento.com.do · azuanoticias.com · elnacional.com.do
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The United States team holds a 3-0 record in the tournament. atento.com.do
- [● 2 SOURCES] JU Bryant hit a solo home run to left field. azuanoticias.com · elnacional.com.do
- [● 3 SOURCES] The match took place at Kukulcán Alamo Park in Mérida, Mexico. atento.com.do · azuanoticias.com · elnacional.com.do
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Dominican Republic took an early 2-0 lead in the second inning. atento.com.do · azuanoticias.com · elnacional.com.do
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Dominican Republic scored two runs in the sixth inning to narrow the gap. atento.com.do