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Tatis' grand slam, 6 RBIs leads Dominican Republic over Israel 10-1 and into WBC quarterfinals
Fernando Tatis hit a grand slam and drove in six runs to help the Dominican Republic clinch a spot in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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Fernando Tatis hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, and the Dominican Republic clinched a spot in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals with a 10-1 win over Israel on Monday in Miami. Tatis homered in the second inning and added a two-run single in the seventh. The Dominicans (3-0) lead Group D over Venezuela (2-0), which also clinched a quarterfinal berth due to the Dominicans' win.
Why it matters
The Dominican Republic is one of the powerhouses in international baseball, and their dominant performance against Israel secures their spot in the quarterfinals of the prestigious World Baseball Classic tournament. This result also has implications for the rest of Group D, with Venezuela also advancing to the next round.
The details
Tatis' six RBIs tied Adrian González in 2009 for second-most in a WBC game, one behind Ken Griffey Jr.'s record in 2006. Oneil Cruz added a solo homer in the fourth for the Dominicans. Spencer Horwitz drove in Israel's only run with a fourth-inning homer.
- The game was played on Monday, March 9, 2026 in Miami.
The players
Fernando Tatis
A Dominican professional baseball player who plays in Major League Baseball for the San Diego Padres.
Geraldo Perdomo
A Dominican professional baseball player who plays in Major League Baseball for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Oneil Cruz
A Dominican professional baseball player who plays in Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Spencer Horwitz
An Israeli professional baseball player who plays in the minor leagues.
Bryan Bello
A Dominican professional baseball player who plays in Major League Baseball for the Boston Red Sox.
What’s next
The winner of Tuesday's Venezuela-Dominican Republic game will play South Korea in a quarterfinal in Miami on Friday, while the loser will face Shohei Ohtani and Japan at Miami on Saturday.
The takeaway
The Dominican Republic's dominant performance, led by Fernando Tatis' grand slam and six RBIs, secures their spot in the quarterfinals of the prestigious World Baseball Classic tournament, further cementing their status as one of the powerhouses in international baseball.
