The 11-game losing streak against Japan ultimately was not snapped. Still, it was 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 in Japan on Mar. 7. With the defeat, Korea failed to end its 11-game losing streak against Japan. Korea moved to 1-1 in group play, while Japan improved to 2-0.
Before the game, Japan's Ohtani was smiling as he exchanged high-fives. Mar. 7, 2026
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