On the 9th at the Tokyo Dome in Japan, the World Baseball Classic (WBC) group stage Group C game between Korea and Australia was held.

In Group C, Japan secured first place in the group with three wins and advanced to the quarterfinals. Australia is 2-1, Taiwan is 2-2, Korea is 1-2, and the Czech Republic is 0-3.

For the Korea WBC national team to advance to the quarterfinals, it must allow no more than two runs to Australia and win by at least five runs.

In the top of the 8th with no outs, Korea's Shay Whitcomb hits a double to left and celebrates. Mar. 9, 2026

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