Korea came from behind in the bottom of the ninth inning to tie Japan 7-7 in their second exhibition baseball game in Tokyo on Sunday. Kim Ju-won hit a solo home run off Taisei Ota with the final out looming at Tokyo Dome. The matchup echoed the first game from the previous day.
The exhibition series between Korea and Japan continued on Sunday at Tokyo Dome, where the second game unfolded similarly to the opener the day before. Korean pitchers struggled with control issues once again, allowing Japan to build a lead. However, Korea mounted a dramatic rally in the bottom of the ninth, down to its last out and trailing by one run.
Kim Ju-won delivered the key blow, smashing a solo home run off Japanese reliever Taisei Ota to even the score at 7-7. This clutch performance preserved the tie and highlighted Korea's resilience in the international matchup.
The game, part of a bilateral exhibition series, showcased familiar patterns from the first contest, including pitching challenges for Korea against their Japanese counterparts. No further details on earlier innings or additional standout plays were reported, but the ninth-inning drama underscored the competitiveness of the series.