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Japan beats S. Korea 6-2 to set up semifinal with U.S.

Japan beats S. Korea 6-2 to set up semifinal with U.S.

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan's Shuichi Murata hits a single to center off South Korea's starting pitcher Jang Won Sam in the second inning of a game to determine the winner of their second-round pool of the World Baseball Classic at PEPCO Park in San Diego on March 19. At left is South Korea's catcher Park Kyung Oan. Japan won 6-2 and will face the United States in WBC semifinals in Los Angeles on March 22.

Japan becomes winner of WBC 2nd pool by beating S. Korea 6-2

Japan becomes winner of WBC 2nd pool by beating S. Korea 6-2

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan's Yasuyuki Kataorka hits an RBI single to right off South Korea starting pitcher Jang Won Sam in the second inning of a game to determine the winner of their second-round pool of the World Baseball Classic at PETCO Park in San Diego on March 19. Japan won 6-2 to play against the United States in the semifinals.

Japan becomes winner of WBC 2nd pool by beating S. Korea 6-2

Japan becomes winner of WBC 2nd pool by beating S. Korea 6-2

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan's Seiichi Uchikawa (24) is congratulated by his teammates after hitting a solo homer off South Korea starting pitcher Jang Won Sam in the second inning of a game to determine the winner of their second-round pool of the World Baseball Classic at PETCO Park in San Diego on March 19. Japan won 6-2 to play against the United States in the semifinals.

Japan becomes winner of WBC 2nd pool by beating S. Korea 6-2

Japan becomes winner of WBC 2nd pool by beating S. Korea 6-2

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan's Seiichi Uchikawa runs after hitting a solo homer off South Korea starting pitcher Jang Won Sam over the left-field fence in the second inning of a game to determine the winner of their second-round pool of the World Baseball Classic at PETCO Park in San Diego on March 19. At left is South Korea first baseman Kim Tae Kyun. Japan won 6-2.

Japan becomes winner of WBC 2nd pool by beating S. Korea 6-2

Japan becomes winner of WBC 2nd pool by beating S. Korea 6-2

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan's Seiichi Uchikawa watches his solo homer off South Korea starting pitcher Jang Won Sam over the left-field fence in the second inning of a game to determine the winner of their second-round pool of the World Baseball Classic at PETCO Park in San Diego on March 19. Japan won 6-2 to play against the United States in the semifinals.

Japan becomes winner of WBC 2nd pool by beating S. Korea 6-2

Japan becomes winner of WBC 2nd pool by beating S. Korea 6-2

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan's Seiichi Uchikawa hits a solo homer off South Korea starting pitcher Jang Won Sam over the left-field fence in the second inning of a game to determine the winner of their second-round pool of the World Baseball Classic at PETCO Park in San Diego on March 19. Japan won 6-2 to play against the United States in the semifinals.

S. Korea defeated 2-4 by L.A. Dodgers

S. Korea defeated 2-4 by L.A. Dodgers

GLENDALE, United States - South Korea's starter Jang Won Sam throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers in an exhibition game in Glendale, Arizona, on March 12. South Korea was defeated 2-4 by the Dodgers before moving to San Diego to play in the second round of the World Baseball Classic tournament.

Japan beats S. Korea 6-2 to set up semifinal with U.S.

Japan beats S. Korea 6-2 to set up semifinal with U.S.

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan's Shuichi Murata hits a single to center off South Korea's starting pitcher Jang Won Sam in the second inning of a game to determine the winner of their second-round pool of the World Baseball Classic at PEPCO Park in San Diego on March 19. At left is South Korea's catcher Park Kyung Oan. Japan won 6-2 and will face the United States in WBC semifinals in Los Angeles on March 22. (Kyodo)

Japan becomes winner of WBC 2nd pool by beating S. Korea 6-2

Japan becomes winner of WBC 2nd pool by beating S. Korea 6-2

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan's Seiichi Uchikawa (24) is congratulated by his teammates after hitting a solo homer off South Korea starting pitcher Jang Won Sam in the second inning of a game to determine the winner of their second-round pool of the World Baseball Classic at PETCO Park in San Diego on March 19. Japan won 6-2 to play against the United States in the semifinals. (Kyodo)

Japan becomes winner of WBC 2nd pool by beating S. Korea 6-2

Japan becomes winner of WBC 2nd pool by beating S. Korea 6-2

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan's Seiichi Uchikawa watches his solo homer off South Korea starting pitcher Jang Won Sam over the left-field fence in the second inning of a game to determine the winner of their second-round pool of the World Baseball Classic at PETCO Park in San Diego on March 19. Japan won 6-2 to play against the United States in the semifinals. (Kyodo)

Japan becomes winner of WBC 2nd pool by beating S. Korea 6-2

Japan becomes winner of WBC 2nd pool by beating S. Korea 6-2

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan's Seiichi Uchikawa runs after hitting a solo homer off South Korea starting pitcher Jang Won Sam over the left-field fence in the second inning of a game to determine the winner of their second-round pool of the World Baseball Classic at PETCO Park in San Diego on March 19. At left is South Korea first baseman Kim Tae Kyun. Japan won 6-2. (Kyodo)

Japan becomes winner of WBC 2nd pool by beating S. Korea 6-2

Japan becomes winner of WBC 2nd pool by beating S. Korea 6-2

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan's Seiichi Uchikawa hits a solo homer off South Korea starting pitcher Jang Won Sam over the left-field fence in the second inning of a game to determine the winner of their second-round pool of the World Baseball Classic at PETCO Park in San Diego on March 19. Japan won 6-2 to play against the United States in the semifinals. (Kyodo)

Japan becomes winner of WBC 2nd pool by beating S. Korea 6-2

Japan becomes winner of WBC 2nd pool by beating S. Korea 6-2

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan's Yasuyuki Kataorka hits an RBI single to right off South Korea starting pitcher Jang Won Sam in the second inning of a game to determine the winner of their second-round pool of the World Baseball Classic at PETCO Park in San Diego on March 19. Japan won 6-2 to play against the United States in the semifinals. (Kyodo)

S. Korea defeated 2-4 by L.A. Dodgers

S. Korea defeated 2-4 by L.A. Dodgers

GLENDALE, United States - South Korea's starter Jang Won Sam throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers in an exhibition game in Glendale, Arizona, on March 12. South Korea was defeated 2-4 by the Dodgers before moving to San Diego to play in the second round of the World Baseball Classic tournament. (Kyodo)