The American team’s victory against the Dominican Republic sees a sharp increase in audiences

Team USA’s dramatic victory over the Dominican Republic at the World Baseball Classic (WBC) on Sunday night broke viewership records, FOX Sports announced Tuesday.

The game attracted 7,369,000 viewers on FS1 and FOX Deportes, becoming the most-watched WBC telecast ever on any network. The semifinal went up against the Oscars, which attracted 17.9 million viewers but was down 9% from 2025 and had the fewest viewers since 2022.

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The high-stakes match between the United States and the Dominican Republic came down to the wire, as Roman Anthony and Gunnar Henderson propelled the team to victory. The game also ended with a controversial three-strike call that appeared to be out of the zone.

Regardless, FOX Sports said the FS1 telecast itself attracted 6,864,000 viewers. It was FS1’s most-watched television show since 2019 and the ninth most-watched of all time. FOX Sports said the game was the most-watched sporting event of the weekend.

Dominican Republic’s Geraldo Perdomo reacts after being pulled out at the end of the ninth inning of a World Baseball Classic semifinal game against the United States, Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

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Scores for the USA-Venezuela match will be released later this week. Team USA couldn’t find a way to win against Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic final.

Eugenio Suarez gave the go-ahead RBI in the top of the ninth inning after Bryce Harper tied the game in the eighth inning with a two-run homer.

Team USA celebrates after defeating the Dominican Republic in a semifinal game at the World Baseball Classic, Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

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It was Venezuela’s first victory at the World Baseball Classic.