Juan Soto's Unreal Swim Move Scores Run for Dominican Republic in WBC

Soto's acrobatic slide at home plate helps Dominican Republic defeat Korea 10-0 in quarterfinals.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 1:39am

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In a dominant 10-0 win for the Dominican Republic over Korea in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals, star outfielder Juan Soto executed an incredible swim move slide at home plate to score a run. Soto's teammate Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also had an impressive leaping dive into home earlier in the game.

Why it matters

The Dominican Republic is seeking its second WBC title, and the team's electric play and unbridled joy on the field have been a highlight of the tournament so far. Soto and Guerrero's highlight-reel plays showcase the team's athleticism and flair.

The details

In the third inning, with the Dominican Republic already leading 3-0, Soto tried to score from first base on a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. double. Despite the throw easily beating Soto to the plate, he perfectly executed a swim move to evade the tag of Korean catcher Dong Won Park and was ruled safe. Earlier in the game, Guerrero had leaped into the air and dove head-first into home plate to score the first run, narrowly avoiding the tag.

  • In the third inning, Soto scored on his swim move slide.
  • In the second inning, Guerrero scored on his acrobatic dive into home plate.

The players

Juan Soto

A star outfielder for the Dominican Republic national team who plays for the New York Mets in MLB.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

A first baseman for the Dominican Republic national team who plays for the Toronto Blue Jays in MLB.

Dong Won Park

The catcher for the South Korean national team.

Junior Caminero

An infielder for the Dominican Republic national team.

Fernando Tatís Jr.

An outfielder for the Dominican Republic national team who plays for the San Diego Padres in MLB.

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What they’re saying

“We have really good candidates on our team, but I feel the loudest, and the one that people are enjoying more because it's brand-new definitely has to be Junior Caminero.”

— Fernando Tatís Jr., Outfielder (ESPN)

“I think that's everything, having fun out there. Definitely we respect the game, too. But we have to have fun. I think that's when the best of you comes out — when you have fun out there.”

— Juan Soto (New York Post)

What’s next

The winner of Friday's game between the Dominican Republic and Korea will face the winner of the USA-Canada matchup in the semifinals on Sunday.

The takeaway

The Dominican Republic's electric play and unbridled joy on the field have been a highlight of the World Baseball Classic so far, with standout plays from stars like Juan Soto and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. showcasing the team's athleticism and flair as they pursue their second WBC title.