Team USA defeated the Dominican Republic 2-1 to advance to the World Baseball Classic championship, but the victory was marred by controversy over a questionable strike call that ended the game. Pitcher Mason Miller threw a 3-2 pitch that was deemed out of the strike zone by umpire Cory Blaser, leading to Geraldo Perdomo’s frustrated reaction. Critics noted other bad calls during the game, prompting discussions about implementing an automated ball-strike system in future tournaments. The U.S. will face either Italy or Venezuela in the title game.
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USA Defeats Dominican Republic in WBC Amid Controversial Calls
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