Team USA edged Canada 5-3 in the World Baseball Classic on Friday night, securing a spot in the semifinals against the Dominican Republic. The victory came despite a late Canadian rally and came after a shaky offensive performance from the Americans. Logan Webb (4⅔ shutout innings) and Paul Skenes (expanded pitch count) will start for the U.S. against the Dominican powerhouse, which has already tied a WBC record with 14 home runs. The Dominican offense, batting .312/.453/.637, poses a significant threat.

Team USA's path to the final four was far from dominant, struggling offensively against Canada's minor league pitching after earlier blowouts. Kyle Schwarber's first-inning run and a throwing error that scored two runners in the third proved decisive. The Americans then held Canada to four hits and five strikeouts, though a passed ball and a two-run homer by Bo Naylor narrowed the lead before closing out the game.