Japan's first step toward a second straight World Baseball Classic (WBC) title was devastating. Forcing Taiwan into a fifth-inning mercy-rule situation, Japan earned a perfect win.
On Mar. 6 at Tokyo Dome, Japan opened the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) first-round Group C with a 13-0, seventh-inning mercy-rule victory over Taiwan to signal a flawless start. Japan claimed its first win of the tournament, while Taiwan, with two losses, was pushed to the brink of elimination.
After finishing the postgame interview, Japan's Ohtani Shohei takes off his cap to greet fans. 2026.03.06
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