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

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

In the bottom of the third with none out, Korea's Kim Juwon hits a single to left and is celebrating. Mar. 8, 2026

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