Team USA’s dramatic victory over the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) on Sunday night set a new viewership record, drawing 7.3 million viewers on FS1 and FOX Deportes. Roman Anthony and Gunnar Henderson led the team to triumph, with the game ending on a controversial strike-three call. The telecast was FS1’s most-watched event since 2019.
Despite their success, Team USA fell short against Venezuela in the final. Eugenio Suarez delivered the decisive RBI in the ninth inning after Bryce Harper tied the game with a two-run home run. Venezuela claimed their first-ever WBC title.