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South Korea Punches Ticket to World Baseball Classic Quarterfinals
South Korea advanced by winning a run-quotient tiebreaker after a 7-2 victory over Australia, securing a quarterfinal spot in the World Baseball Classic.
- On Monday, March 9, 2026, the South Korea national baseball team defeated the Australia national baseball team 7-2 in Tokyo, advancing to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals by winning the run-quotient tiebreaker.
- Under tournament rules, ties are broken by a runs-per-defensive-out formula; Australia entered the game with a roughly four-run advantage, making Korea’s required margin unusually large against Taiwan.
- A sacrifice fly by Hyun Min Ahn during the game put Korea ahead 7-2, while Travis Bazzana's RBI single and Jarryd Dale’s error helped Korea rally, Nilsson said.
- Quarterfinals begin March 13, with the top two teams from each pool advancing to knockout rounds in Houston and Miami, and teams reseeded after the quarterfinals.
- The final out sparked wild celebrations as South Korea was eliminated, ending Australia's hopes of reaching the quarter-finals, said Australia manager Dave Nilsson.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right3Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Center
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C 42%
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