With Japan out, it's very possible the eventual winner of the World Baseball Classic will come out of Sunday's semifinal showdown between the USA and the Dominican Republic.

Five teams have secured spots in the 2026 World Baseball Classic quarterfinals, but Team USA still has work to do. Here's a look at the bracket.

Tarik Skubal is one-and-done for the World Baseball Classic, as originally planned. Former National League MVP Andrew McCutchen made his spring training debut with the Rangers and doubled home a run in the fifth inning as Texas defeated San Diego, 4-1, on Monday in Peoria, Ariz.

Japan became the first team to lock in a spot in the 2026 World Baseball Classic quarterfinals on Sunday. The Shohei Ohtani-led team won its third game of pool play over Australia at the Tokyo Dome. Japan will more than likely complete a perfect record in pool play against Czechia.

Results from high school sports played in Manatee and Sarasota counties including baseball, softball, lacrosse and tennis.