On the 8th at the Tokyo Dome in Japan, the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) first-round Group C pool play game between Korea and Taiwan was held.

Korea suffered a close 8-6 loss to Japan the day before (the 7th). Having previously beaten the Czech Republic 11-4, Korea moved to 1-1 and now must go all out in the remaining games against Taiwan and Australia.

With one out and a runner on first in the bottom of the sixth, Kim Do-young of Korea is celebrating after launching a go-ahead two-run homer to left. Mar. 8, 2026

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