1. When and where it is played
The match is scheduled for this Friday at 6:30 p.m. (ET) at loanDepot Park in Miami, venue for this stage of the tournament.
2. How the teams arrive
Dominican Republic advanced to the quarterfinals after finishing undefeated (4-0) in the group stage, with victories over Nicaragua, Netherlands, Israel and Venezuela.
South Korea qualified with a 2-2 record, earning the pass thanks to the tiebreaker after defeating Australia in their last match.
3. Dominican Offensive Power
The Quisqueyan offense has been one of the most explosive of the tournament, with 41 runs scored and 13 home runs in the group stage.
4. Key Figures of the Dominican Republic
Among the most outstanding players of the team are Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Juan Soto, Fernando Tatis Jr., Oneil Cruz, and Junior Caminero, who have led the offensive production.
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The pitching duel will pit Dominican left-hander Cristopher Sánchez against veteran Korean pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu, who will be the main card for the Asian team.
6. Key Players from South Korea
The Asian team has figures like Jung Hoo Lee, Hyesong Kim and the batter Moon Bo-gyeong, one of the most productive in the tournament.
7. What’s at stake
The winner will advance to the semifinals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, where they will face the winner of the match between United States and Canada.
8. Tournament History
Despite the tradition of both countries in the World Baseball Classic, Dominican Republic and South Korea have never faced each other before in this tournament.
