Pool C
Yoshida's go-ahead homer lifts Samurai Japan past Australia 4-3, clinches WBC Pool C top seed amid royal attendance and Darvish inspiration
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Masataka Yoshida's two-run homer in the seventh inning powered Samurai Japan's 4-3 comeback win over Australia in the 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool C at Tokyo Dome, securing the top spot with a perfect 3-0 record. The match, attended by Japan's Emperor, Empress, and Princess Aiko, highlighted Yoshida's tournament dominance and team morale boosted by adviser Yu Darvish's symbolic jersey.
Defending champion Japan overcame a 3-0 early deficit to beat South Korea 8-6 in Pool C play at Tokyo Dome on March 7, 2026, blasting four home runs—including two from Seiya Suzuki and one from Shohei Ohtani—before pulling ahead for good in the seventh. South Korea, after routing Czechia 11-4 earlier, suffered its first loss of the tournament.
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The 2026 World Baseball Classic kicked off with two decisive wins in Pool C at the Tokyo Dome. Australia defeated Chinese Taipei 3-0 behind home runs from Robbie Perkins and Travis Bazzana, while Korea routed Czechia 11-4 with four home runs, including two from Shay Whitcomb. These results set the tone for the tournament's pool play stage.