Pool F MVP: Yadier Molina Puerto Rico made its comeback from its three-loss streak from 2013 World Baseball Classic by giving the reigning champions Dominican Republic its first loss since the 2009 World Baseball Classic.
[1] Drew Smyly struck out eight Venezuelan batters,[2] while Félix Hernández did not allow a run to the United States for five innings.
[3] Adam Jones and Eric Hosmer hit home runs in the eighth inning to give the United States the lead.
[4] With their win against the United States, Venezuela was eliminated from the WBC for the second time since missing out from the first round in the 2013 World Baseball Classic.
[citation needed] Title holders Dominican Republic suffered a shocking elimination to the United States for their final position.