Korea and Australia look to bounce back from losses to Japan in their last Pool C games on Monday.
Australia is trying to keep moving up the Pool C rankings to catch Japan when it faces off against Korea early Monday morning in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Australia is in second place with a 2-1 record in Pool C from the Tokyo Dome in Japan. The team is behind the Japanese squad, which is undefeated in pool play with a 3-0 record. Korea needs this win even more than Australia, which will likely have to win out to make any noise and move on to the next round. Korea is fourth in Pool C with a 1-2 record. Japan was always the favorite to win this pool, but Korea had the best next odds. Australia nearly defeated Japan in its last game on Sunday, but came up just short, losing 4-3.
How to Watch Republic of Korea vs Australia Today:
Game Date: Monday, March 9, 2026
Game Time: 6:00 a.m. ET
TV: FOX Sports 1, FOX Deportes – New Markets
Location: Tokyo Dome – Tokyo, Japan
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Australia scored the first run of the game in the sixth inning, scoring on a throwing error after a stolen base. But Japan scored its first runs in the bottom of the seventh inning on a two-run homer. Japan scored two more in the bottom of the eighth, but Australia didn’t roll over. Alex Hall and Rixon Wingrove both hit homers to get within a run in the final inning, but the comeback came up just short. Japan has already qualified for the quarterfinals after beating Chinese Taipei. Australia will try to bounce back and join Japan in the next round by starting lefty Lachlan Wells. He has experience against Korea, considering he pitches for the LG Twins of the KBO League.
Korea also played Japan in its last game on Saturday, falling 8-6. The Republic of Korea hung tough against the top team in the pool by scoring three runs alone in the top of the first inning. Shohei Ohtani and Seiya Suzuki both homered in the bottom of the third for Japan to regain the lead 5-3. Korea tied it in the fourth, though, on a two-run homer from Hyeseong Kim. But Team Japan put up another three-spot in the seventh, and Korea couldn’t quite pull off another comeback. Lefty Ju Young Son will get the start for Korea. He will join his teammate Wells, as Young Son also pitches for the LG Twins of the KBO League.
What Time Is Republic of Korea vs Australia On?
The Republic of Korea vs Australia game will take place on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great World Baseball Classic action.
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