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

Korea suffered a close 8-6 loss to Japan on the 7th. Having earlier beaten 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 is celebrating with teammates after launching a go-ahead two-run homer to left. Mar. 8, 2026

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