The Korea national baseball team led by Manager Ryu Ji-hyun won 11-4, racking up 10 hits including four home runs, in its Group C opener against the Czech Republic in the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) group stage at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, on the 5th.

It was the first WBC opening-game victory in 17 years since 2009.

After the game, Korea Manager Ryu Ji-hyun bows toward the stands. Mar. 5, 2026

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