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

Korea suffered a close 6-8 loss to Japan on the 7th. Having previously beaten the Czech Republic 11-4, Korea moved to 1-1 and 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, Korea's Kim Do-young celebrates after launching a go-ahead two-run homer to left. Mar. 8, 2026

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