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 pitcher Ko Young-pyo, and Japan started left-hander Kikuchi Yusei. Korea, which finished in the semifinals in 2006 and runners-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. In the first game against the Czech Republic on the 5th, the team enjoyed a big 11-4 win for a strong start.
Kikuchi of Japan, who allowed three runs in the top of the first inning on defense, looks disappointed. Mar. 7, 2026
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