Taiwan's team concluded the WBC Classic preliminary round with a 2-2 record. Advancement to the next round depends on Japan and South Korea both defeating Australia, creating a three-way tie scenario. In that case, teams' run differential (TQB) will determine final standings and qualification for Miami.
Taiwan defeated South Korea 5-4 in the final WBC qualifier match, ending a 20-year winless streak against South Korea. The game remained tied 4-4 through nine innings before entering extra innings. In the 10th inning, team captain Chen Chieh-hsien scored the go-ahead run as a pinch runner, while pitcher Tseng Chun-yueh secured the victory. Taiwan's record stands at 2-2, with advancement to the round of eight depending on the outcome of South Korea versus Australia.
Taiwan's baseball team defeated South Korea 5-4 in the World Baseball Classic group stage final match today. President Lai Ching-te expressed that the victory kept Taiwan's advancement hopes alive and praised all players as "the proudest Team Taiwan." The win came in a crucial final group stage game.
Taiwan's baseball team defeated South Korea 5-4 on March 8th in the World Baseball Classic, marking the team's first-ever victory against South Korea in the tournament. Home runs by Chang Yu-cheng, Cheng Tsung-che, and Stuart Fairchild led Taiwan's offense. Pitcher Ku Lin-jui started four innings while relievers maintained the lead, with captain Chen Chieh-hsien scoring the winning run. Taiwan remains in contention for the round of eight.
Taiwan's national baseball team faces South Korea in a critical World Baseball Classic match that will determine advancement to the quarterfinals. The high-stakes game has drawn significant attention, with large crowds of Taiwanese fans gathering at the venue before the match begins. The outcome is crucial for both teams' tournament progression and has generated considerable public interest.
Taiwan faces South Korea in a crucial knockout-stage game of the World Baseball Classic today. Taiwan has selected Ku Lin-jui as the starting pitcher to face South Korea's ace Ryu Hyun-jin. With advancement at stake, Taiwan has adjusted its batting order, moving Chen Chen-wei to the second spot while Chen Chieh-hsien is not in the starting lineup.
Taiwan's WBC Classic team defeated Czech Republic 14-0 in seven innings for their first victory. Japan's 8-6 win over South Korea kept Taiwan's tournament hopes alive. Taiwan faces South Korea this morning at 11 a.m. in a must-win game to advance to the quarterfinals; a loss would result in elimination. Taiwan will start pitcher Gu Linruiyao against South Korea's Ryu Hyun-jin.
Premier Cho Jung-tai made an unexpected visit to Japan to attend World Baseball Classic (WBC) related activities. The visit was arranged through Taiwan's representative office in Japan, during which Cho met with Japanese officials to strengthen bilateral relations. Cho attended relevant games and emphasized the importance of Taiwan-Japan friendship. The visit demonstrates the government's commitment to baseball and active participation in sports diplomacy.
Taiwan defeated South Korea 5-4 in the WBC World Baseball Classic group stage final, marking Taiwan's first victory over South Korea in WBC history. Team captain Chen Chieh-hsien played in the crucial 10th inning despite injury, exemplifying Taiwan's never-give-up spirit. Sports Director Li Yang, who attended the game in Tokyo, expressed emotion at the performance, noting that the Tokyo Dome felt like Taiwan's home field and symbolized Taiwan's continued sports development.
The 2026 Taiwan Lantern Festival surpassed 2 million daily visitors on the 7th. Chiayi County Government and the Culture Foundation co-hosted the "TEAM TAIWAN Grand Parade" in the evening, featuring the Aomori Nebuta Festival, Paper Windmill Theater Troupe, and over 30 performance groups with more than 1,000 performers. The festival was notably covered by major Japanese media outlets including NHK and Kyodo News.