The Korea national baseball team led by Manager Ryu Ji-hyun beat the Czech Republic 11-4 in its Group C opener of the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, on the 5th, pounding out 10 hits, including four home runs.
It marked the first WBC opening-game win in 17 years since 2009.
Top 9th, Korea's Yoo Young-chan is pitching in relief. Mar. 5, 2026
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