On the 7th at the Tokyo Dome in Japan, the Group C pool play game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) between Korea and Japan took place.
Korea started submarine pitcher Ko Young-pyo, and Japan started left-hander Kikuchi Yusei. After reaching the semifinals in 2006 and finishing as runner-up in 2009 at the WBC, Korea has failed to advance past the first round in the next three tournaments (2013, 2017, 2023). In this tournament, the team is aiming to return to the quarterfinal knockout stage. In the first game against the Czech Republic on the 5th, Korea opened strong with an 11-4 rout.
Before the game, Lee Jung-hoo of Korea hugs Kim Do-young and Jemai Jones. Mar. 7, 2026
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