Korea Faces Dominant Dominican Republic in World Baseball Classic Quarterfinal

MIAMI – The 2026 World Baseball Classic quarterfinal stage is set, and the first matchup features a clash between South Korea and a red-hot Dominican Republic team. The game is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET on March 13 at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida.

Dominican Republic’s Momentum

The Dominican Republic enters this contest with a perfect record from pool play, having topped Group D against challenging opponents. Their impressive performance has positioned them as a team to watch in the tournament.

South Korea’s Path to the Quarterfinals

South Korea secured their spot in the quarterfinals by finishing second in Group C, narrowly qualifying ahead of Australia and Chinese Taipei. They will need a strong performance to overcome the Dominican Republic’s momentum.

How to Watch

Live coverage of the Korea vs. Dominican Republic World Baseball Classic game is available on ESPN’s FS2 channel.

Recent Results

• Korea Last 5:
• March 9, 2026 vs. Australia: W 7-2
• March 7, 2026 vs. Chinese Taipei: W 5-4
• March 7, 2026 vs. Japan: L 8-6
• March 5, 2026 vs. Czech Republic: W 11-4
• March 13, 2023 vs. China: W 22-2
• Dominican Republic Last 5:
• March 11, 2026 vs. Venezuela: W 7-5
• March 9, 2026 vs. Israel: W 10-1
• March 8, 2026 vs. Netherlands: W 12-1
• March 6, 2026 vs. Nicaragua: W 12-3
• March 15, 2023 vs. Puerto Rico: W 5-2

Pitching Matchup

Hyun Jin Ryu will take the mound for Korea, while Cristopher Sanchez is slated to start for the Dominican Republic.

Key Players

Data on key player statistics is currently unavailable.

Looking Ahead

This quarterfinal matchup promises to be an exciting contest as South Korea looks to upset the high-powered Dominican Republic offense. The winner will advance to the semi-finals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.