On the 7th at the Tokyo Dome in Japan, the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) group stage Group C game between Korea and Japan was held.

Korea started submarine pitcher Ko Young-pyo, and Japan started left-hander Kikuchi Yusei. Korea reached the semifinals in 2006 and finished as runner-up in 2009 at the WBC, but has since failed to advance past the first round in three consecutive tournaments (2013, 2017, 2023). In this tournament, the team is aiming to return to the quarterfinal knockout stage. On the 5th in the first game against the Czech Republic, it started strong with an 11-4 rout.
At the top of the ninth, Japan's Taisei is pitching in relief. 2026.03.07

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