The 2026 World Baseball Classic delivered high drama on Saturday, headlined by Chinese Taipei's emotional 5-4 upset victory over Korea in 10 innings. The tense game featured constant lead changes and ended with a game-saving throw home to preserve the win.
In other key matchups, Team USA powered past Great Britain 9-1 behind Kyle Schwarber's home run, and Japan held off Korea 8-6 with home runs from stars like Shohei Ohtani. Puerto Rico celebrated a walk-off homer to beat Panama, while Venezuela, Canada, the Netherlands, and Italy also recorded victories.
The day's results set the stage for continued intense pool play as teams jockey for position in the global tournament.