Japan's first step toward a World Baseball Classic (WBC) repeat was destructive. It pummeled Taiwan into a five-inning mercy rule win for a perfect victory.

On Mar. 6 at the Tokyo Dome in Japan, Japan announced a flawless start with a 13-0, seventh-inning mercy rule victory in its first Group C, first-round game against Taiwan at the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC). Japan earned its first win of the tournament, while Taiwan, with two losses, was pushed to the brink of elimination.

After the game ended, Taiwan players were dejected over the loss. Mar. 6, 2026

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