They ultimately failed to snap the 11-game losing streak against Japan. Still, they provided a textbook example of losing but fighting well.
Korea lost 6-8 to Japan in a Group C first-round game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) at Tokyo Dome on the 7th. With the defeat, Korea failed to end its 11-game skid against Japan. Korea moved to 1-1 in group play, while Japan improved to 2-0.
Korean players are lamenting the defeat. Mar. 7, 2026
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