United States Defeats Dominican Republic 8-6 in WBSC U-15 Baseball World Cup Super Round
The United States under-15 baseball team secured an 8-6 victory against the Dominican Republic on October 1, 2026, during the WBSC U-15 Baseball World Cup Super Round at Parque Kukulcán Alamo in Mérida, Mexico. The win brings the U.S. tournament record to 3-0, while the Dominican Republic moves to 1-2 in the standings.
United States Rallies After Dominican Republic Takes Lead
The Dominican Republic opened the scoring in the top of the second inning when Ángel Montás hit a double to center field, driving in Axel Heredia. Montás later scored on a wild pitch to make it 2-0. The United States answered in the bottom of the second when JU Bryant hit a solo home run to left field off Dominican pitching.
In the bottom of the third inning, the U.S. capitalized on pitching control issues to build a five-run rally. Bryant drove in Paxton Lee Scoggin with a bases-loaded walk, and Calvin Madenspacher drew another walk to score Tyler Early. Paris Head followed with a single to left field that brought home Christopher James Worrell Jr. and Bryant, extending the lead to 5-2 before an additional run scored on a wild pitch.
Dominican Counter-Attacks and Response From the U.S.
The Dominican Republic chipped away at the deficit over the middle innings. Norky Sánchez drew a bases-loaded walk in the fourth to score Ángel Peralta, and a double play grounder by Josue Collado in the fifth allowed Ransiel Herrera to score, narrowing the gap to 6-4.
The U.S. responded in the bottom of the fifth when Paxton Lee Scoggin drew a walk with the bases loaded, allowing Paris Head to score. In the top of the sixth, Ransiel Herrera hit a two-run single that brought home Axel Heredia and Ángel Montás to make it 7-6. The U.S. secured their final run in the bottom of the sixth when Paris Head hit a bunt single that allowed Bryant to score.
United States Remains Undefeated After Victory in Mérida
The United States finished the seven-inning contest with 10 hits and 3 defensive errors. The Dominican Republic recorded 9 hits and 2 errors. The match concluded in the bottom of the seventh inning without the U.S. needing its final turn at bat.
Following the Mérida fixture, the United States holds an undefeated 3-0 record in the Super Round. The Dominican Republic holds a 1-2 record and plans to adjust its pitching and defense for upcoming games in the tournament.
Frequently Asked Questions About the U-15 Matchup
When and where was the game played?
The game took place on October 1, 2026, starting at 17:00 hours at Parque Kukulcán Alamo in Mérida, Mexico.
What were the final statistics for hits and errors?
The United States recorded 10 hits and 3 errors, while the Dominican Republic tallied 9 hits and 2 errors.
What are the current Super Round records for both teams?
The United States holds a 3-0 record, and the Dominican Republic stands at 1-2 in the tournament phase.