The Dominican Republic dominated the Netherlands 12-1 in a seven-inning World Baseball Classic rout in Miami, hitting four home runs and ending the game under the mercy rule. Juan Soto's two-run blast in the seventh sealed the victory, marking the third mercy-rule ending in the tournament.

Starter Luis Severino pitched four strong innings, allowing one run on three hits with five strikeouts. The Dominicans exploded for six runs in the fifth inning, with Junior Caminero hitting a three-run homer and Austin Wells adding a two-run shot. Fernando Tatis Jr. and Ketel Marte each walked three times as the team improved to 2-0 in Group D play.

Meanwhile, Cuba defeated Colombia 7-4 in San Juan, improving to 2-0 in Group A. Ariel Martinez and Erisbel Arruebarrena homered in a four-run first inning, while Yiddi Cappe hit a two-run triple in the sixth. Denny Larrondo earned the win with two innings of relief, and Raidel Martinez recorded his second save of the tournament.