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Geraldo Perdomo strikeout controversy, explained: How umpire botched huge call in final pitch of WBC semifinal

Here's more on the controversial strike out against Geraldo Perdomo in the 2026 WBC against USA.

Baseball fans were furious after umpire botches WBC strikeout call

The United States advanced to the World Baseball Classic Final off an incredibly iffy strikeout call that ended the game.

USA’s win over Dominican Republic in WBC comes with pair of controversial calls: 'Not a strike'

Team USA’s win didn’t come without controversy. The United States defeated the Dominican Republic 2-1 at loanDepot park on ...

Awful Strike Three Call Ends Team USA-Dominican Republic WBC Clash in Controversial Fashion

Mason Miller struck out Geraldo Perdomo on an awful call to end Team USA’s World Baseball Classic semifinal matchup against the Dominican Republic.

Baseball fans furious after Cory Blaser strike call as Mason Miller strikes out Geraldo Perdomo in USA vs Dominican Republic WBC semifinal

Team USA defeated the Dominican Republic 2-1 to reach the World Baseball Classic final, but the game ended in controversy. Umpire Cory Blaser called a decisive strike on Geraldo Perdomo that replays ...

Brutal strike call decides Team USA-Dominican Republic WBC semifinal

Team USA benefitted from a generous strike call to end Sunday's heavyweight clash against the Dominican Republic. The Dominican Republic trailed 2-1 with ...

Blown strike calls in Dominican WBC loss to Team USA prompt question: Is ABS coming?

Players and coaches hope the automatic ball-strike system will be introduced for the next World Baseball Classic.