LDT. Hollywood Drama at the World Baseball Classic: Team USA’s Thriller Sets 7.3M Viewership Record
United States’ Gunnar Henderson gestures to his teammates after hitting a home run during the World Baseball Classic semifinal game against the Dominican Republic, Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
The high-stakes game between the U.S. and the Dominican Republic went down to the wire, as Roman Anthony and Gunnar Henderson powered the team to a win. The game also ended on a controversial strike three call that appeared to be out of the zone.
Regardless, FOX Sports said the FS1 telecast itself drew 6,864,000 viewers. It was FS1’s most-watched telecast since 2019 and ninth all time. FOX Sports said the game was the most-watched sports event of the weekend.
Dominican Republic Geraldo Perdomo reacts after striking out at the end of the ninth inning of a World Baseball Classic semifinal game against the United States, Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
The ratings for the U.S. and Venezuela game will be released later this week. Team USA couldn’t find a way to win against Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic final.
Eugenio Suarez delivered the go-ahead RBI in the top of the ninth inning after Bryce Harper tied the game in the eighth inning with a two-run home run.
The United States team celebrates after defeating the Dominican Republic in the semifinal game, Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
