A miracle in Tokyo. The Korea WBC national team advanced past the first round for the first time in 17 years.
Korea won against Australia in the Pool C first-round game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) held at Tokyo Dome in Japan on the 9th. With that, Korea finished the group round at 2-2 and, edging Australia and Taiwan on fewest runs allowed, advanced past the first round for the first time since 2009, after 17 years. Now Korea will board a charter flight to Miami.
Moon Bo-gyeong of Korea smiles after being doused with celebratory water by teammates following the end of the game. 2026.03.09
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