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

Korea lost a close one, 6-8, in the game against Japan on the 7th. Having previously defeated the Czech Republic 11-4, Korea moved to 1-1 and must go all out in the remaining games against Taiwan and Australia.

In the bottom of the sixth with one out and a runner on first, Korea's Kim Do-young celebrates after hitting a go-ahead two-run home run to left. Mar. 8, 2026

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