On the 7th at the Tokyo Dome in Japan, the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) Group C group stage game between Korea and Japan was held.
Korea started submarine Ko Young-pyo, and Japan started left-hander Kikuchi Yusei. Korea, which reached the semifinals in 2006 and finished runner-up in 2009 at the WBC, has since failed to advance past the first round in three straight tournaments (2013, 2017, 2023). In this tournament, the team is aiming to return to the quarterfinal knockout stage. On the 5th against the Czech Republic in the opener, the team earned a big 11-4 win for a strong start.
After finishing the top of the eighth, Korea's Park Yeong-hyeon, Kim Young-kyu, and Son Ju-yeong are encouraging their teammates. 2026.03.07
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