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

Korea suffered a close 8-6 loss to Japan on the 7th. Having previously beaten the Czech Republic 11-4, Korea moved to 1-1 and must stake everything on the remaining games against Taiwan and Australia.

With two outs and runners on first and second in the top of the second inning, Korea pitching coach Kim Gwang-sam came to the mound to talk with Ryu Hyun-jin and Park Dong-won. Mar. 8, 2026

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