Japan Reach World Baseball Classic Quarterfinals

Sports

Tokyo, March 12 (Jiji Press)--Japan reached the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic tournament as South Korea defeated the Czech Republic 7-3 in a Pool B game in Tokyo on Sunday.

Japan are set to finish the World Baseball Classic first stage either top or second in Pool B after winning three games in a row.

Japan will take the top slot if they defeat Australia in a game later Sunday.

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