Dominican Republic faces Israel at noon in the World Baseball Classic; lineups announced

Miami. The Dominican Republic national team will face the Israel baseball team this Monday in a match corresponding to Group D of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, scheduled for 12:00 noon (Eastern Time) at LoanDepot Park in Miami. You may be interested in: From “water carrier” to star: Junior Caminero shines with the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic The Dominican leader Albert Pujols presented a lineup headed by Fernando Tatis Jr. as right fielder and leadoff hitter. He is followed by Ketel Marte at second base and Juan Soto in left field. The fourth spot will be for Manny Machado as the designated hitter, followed by Junior Caminero at third base. Carlos Santana will be at first base, while Oneil Cruz will cover center field. The catcher will be Agustín Ramírez and the shortstop will be Geraldo Perdomo. The starting pitcher for the Dominicans will be pitcher Ronny Henríquez Bello. For its part, Israel will open with pitcher Jon Prager and present a lineup led by Ryan Horwitz as designated hitter, followed by Noah Mendlinger at second base and Harrison Bader in center field. The Dominican team arrives at the match with a 2-0 record in the tournament, after convincing victories in their first two presentations, while Israel presents a 1-1 record. The match will be broadcast on FS1 and represents a new opportunity for the Dominican Republic squad to get closer to qualifying for the next round of the international tournament.

Dominican Republic faces Israel at noon in the World Baseball Classic; lineups announced

Miami — The Dominican Republic baseball team faces the Israel baseball team this Monday in a match corresponding to Group D of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, scheduled for 12:00 noon (Eastern Time) at LoanDepot Park in Miami. The Dominican team, led by Albert Pujols, arrives undefeated with a 2-0 record, while Israel presents a 1-1 record.

For this match, the Dominican Republic team will present the following lineup:

Dominican Republic Lineup

1. Fernando Tatis Jr. (RF)
2. Ketel Marte (2B)
3. Juan Soto (LF)
4. Manny Machado (DH)
5. Junior Caminero (3B)
6. Carlos Santana (1B)
7. Oneil Cruz (CF)
8. Agustín Ramírez (C)
9. Geraldo Perdomo (SS)

Opening Pitcher: Brayan Bello

For its part, Israel will take the field with the following lineup:

Israel Alignment

1. Ryan Horwitz (DH)
2. Noah Mendlinger (2B)
3. Harrison Bader (CF)
4. Zack Schreck (RF)
5. Jaxon Carrigg (SS)
6. Garrett Stubbs (C)
7. Jared Levenson (LF)
8. Spencer Mervis (1B)
9. Blake Halter (3B)

Opening Pitcher: Jon Prager