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World Baseball Classic: Czech Republic vs. S. Korea

World Baseball Classic: Czech Republic vs. S. Korea

South Korea players are pictured after winning a World Baseball Classic Pool C match against the Czech Republic on March 5, 2026, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Czech Republic vs. S. Korea

World Baseball Classic: Czech Republic vs. S. Korea

Czech Republic players are pictured after losing a World Baseball Classic Pool C match against South Korea on March 5, 2026, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Czech Republic vs. S. Korea

World Baseball Classic: Czech Republic vs. S. Korea

Terrin Vara of the Czech Republic hits a three-run home run in the fifth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C match against South Korea on March 5, 2026, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Czech Republic vs. S. Korea

World Baseball Classic: Czech Republic vs. S. Korea

Terrin Vara of the Czech Republic hits a three-run home run in the fifth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C match against South Korea on March 5, 2026, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Czech Republic vs. S. Korea

World Baseball Classic: Czech Republic vs. S. Korea

Shay Whitcomb (R) of South Korea is greeted by teammates after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C match against the Czech Republic on March 5, 2026, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Czech Republic vs. S. Korea

World Baseball Classic: Czech Republic vs. S. Korea

Shay Whitcomb (R) of South Korea is greeted by teammates after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C match against the Czech Republic on March 5, 2026, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Czech Republic vs. S. Korea

World Baseball Classic: Czech Republic vs. S. Korea

Shay Whitcomb of South Korea hits a two-run home run in the fifth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C match against the Czech Republic on March 5, 2026, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Czech Republic vs. S. Korea

World Baseball Classic: Czech Republic vs. S. Korea

Moon Bo Gyeong of South Korea hits a grand slam in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C match against the Czech Republic on March 5, 2026, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Czech Republic vs. S. Korea

World Baseball Classic: Czech Republic vs. S. Korea

Moon Bo Gyeong (R) of South Korea is greeted by teammates after hitting a grand slam in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C match against the Czech Republic on March 5, 2026, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Czech Republic vs. S. Korea

World Baseball Classic: Czech Republic vs. S. Korea

Moon Bo Gyeong (far R) of South Korea is greeted by teammates after hitting a grand slam in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C match against the Czech Republic on March 5, 2026, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Tokyo Skytree illumination

World Baseball Classic: Tokyo Skytree illumination

Tokyo Skytree is illuminated in rainbow colors on March 5, 2026, marking the opening of the World Baseball Classic in the Japanese capital. A photo panel of team Japan's Shohei Ohtani is erected in front of the tower.

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World Baseball Classic: Tokyo Skytree illumination

World Baseball Classic: Tokyo Skytree illumination

Tokyo Skytree is illuminated in rainbow colors on March 5, 2026, marking the opening of the World Baseball Classic in the Japanese capital.

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World Baseball Classic: Tokyo Skytree illumination

World Baseball Classic: Tokyo Skytree illumination

Tokyo Skytree is illuminated in rainbow colors on March 5, 2026, marking the opening of the World Baseball Classic in the Japanese capital.

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World Baseball Classic: Tokyo Skytree illumination

World Baseball Classic: Tokyo Skytree illumination

Tokyo Skytree is illuminated in rainbow colors on March 5, 2026, marking the opening of the World Baseball Classic in the Japanese capital.

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World Baseball Classic: Czech Republic vs. S. Korea

World Baseball Classic: Czech Republic vs. S. Korea

South Korea's Lee Jung Hoo (L) is pictured after hitting a single in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C match against the Czech Republic on March 5, 2026, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Czech Republic vs. S. Korea

World Baseball Classic: Czech Republic vs. S. Korea

South Korea's Lee Jung Hoo hits a single in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C match against the Czech Republic on March 5, 2026, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

Taiwan's Chen Chieh-hsien reacts after being hit by pitch in the sixth inning of the World Baseball Classic opener against Australia in Pool C on March 5, 2026, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

Taiwan's Chen Chieh-hsien is hit by pitch in the sixth inning of the World Baseball Classic opener against Australia in Pool C on March 5, 2026, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

Taiwan players are pictured after losing the World Baseball Classic opener against Australia in Pool C on March 5, 2026, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

Australia's Travis Bazzana reacts after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning of the World Baseball Classic opener against Taiwan in Pool C on March 5, 2026, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

Australia players high-five after winning the World Baseball Classic opener against Taiwan in Pool C on March 5, 2026, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

Taiwan players are pictured after losing the World Baseball Classic opener against Australia in Pool C on March 5, 2026, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

Australia's Travis Bazzana hits a solo home run in the seventh inning of the World Baseball Classic opener against Taiwan in Pool C on March 5, 2026, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

Australia players high-five after winning the World Baseball Classic opener against Taiwan in Pool C on March 5, 2026, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

Australia players high-five after winning the World Baseball Classic opener against Taiwan in Pool C on March 5, 2026, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

Australia players high-five after winning the World Baseball Classic opener against Taiwan in Pool C on March 5, 2026, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

A ceremony is held ahead of the World Baseball Classic opener between Australia and Taiwan in Pool C on March 5, 2026, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

A ceremony is held ahead of the World Baseball Classic opener between Australia and Taiwan in Pool C on March 5, 2026, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

A ceremony is held ahead of the World Baseball Classic opener between Australia and Taiwan in Pool C on March 5, 2026, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

The World Baseball Classic opener between Pool C's Taiwan and Australia takes place on March 5, 2026, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

Spectators cheer at the World Baseball Classic opener between Taiwan and Australia in Pool C on March 5, 2026, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo.

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

Australia (front) and Taiwan players line up ahead of the World Baseball Classic opener in Pool C on March 5, 2026, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

Australia (front) and Taiwan players line up ahead of the World Baseball Classic opener in Pool C on March 5, 2026, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. (For editorial use only)

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Wooden Grand Ring at expo venue in Osaka

Wooden Grand Ring at expo venue in Osaka

The 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring wooden roof structure is being dismantled in Osaka on March 5, 2026, about five months after the event's six-month run came to a close.

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Wooden Grand Ring at expo venue in Osaka

Wooden Grand Ring at expo venue in Osaka

The 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring wooden roof structure is being dismantled in Osaka on March 5, 2026, about five months after the event's six-month run came to a close.

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Wooden Grand Ring at expo venue in Osaka

Wooden Grand Ring at expo venue in Osaka

The 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring wooden roof structure is being dismantled in Osaka on March 5, 2026, about five months after the event's six-month run came to a close.

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Wooden Grand Ring at expo venue in Osaka

Wooden Grand Ring at expo venue in Osaka

The 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring wooden roof structure is being dismantled in Osaka on March 5, 2026, about five months after the event's six-month run came to a close.

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Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

U.S. national baseball team manager Mark DeRosa smiles in the dugout during a warm-up game against the Colorado Rockies in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 4, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

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Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

U.S. national baseball team manager Mark DeRosa smiles in the dugout during a warm-up game against the Colorado Rockies in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 4, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

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Wooden Grand Ring at expo venue in Osaka

Wooden Grand Ring at expo venue in Osaka

The 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring wooden roof structure is being dismantled in Osaka on March 5, 2026, about five months after the event's six-month run came to a close.

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Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Alex Bregman of the U.S. national baseball team hits a two-run home run in the fifth inning of a warm-up game against the Colorado Rockies in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 4, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

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Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Clayton Kershaw of the U.S. national baseball team pitches in a warm-up game against the Colorado Rockies in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 4, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

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Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Aaron Judge (C) of the U.S. national baseball team lines up for the national anthem prior to a warm-up game against the Colorado Rockies in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 4, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

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Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Aaron Judge of the U.S. national baseball team prepares for a warm-up game against the Colorado Rockies in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 4, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

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Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Aaron Judge of the U.S. national baseball team hits a solo home run in the first inning of a warm-up game against the Colorado Rockies in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 4, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

Australia (L) and Taiwan players line up ahead of the World Baseball Classic opener in Pool C on March 5, 2026, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

Spectators cheer at the World Baseball Classic opener between Taiwan and Australia in Pool C on March 5, 2026, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

Spectators cheer at the World Baseball Classic opener between Taiwan and Australia in Pool C on March 5, 2026, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Australia

The World Baseball Classic opener between Pool C's Taiwan and Australia takes place on March 5, 2026, at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital. (For editorial use only)

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Baseball: Japan team ahead of WBC

Baseball: Japan team ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani (L) of Japan's national baseball team smiles during a photo session at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on March 4, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic. (For editorial use only)

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