Taiwan’s WBC hopes hinge on S Korea-Australia outcomeStaff writer, with CNATeam Taiwan have concluded their World Baseball Classic (WBC) Pool C campaign with a 2-2 record, leaving their fate dependent on the outcome of this evening's showdown between South Korea and Australia. Photo: AFPThe path for Australia is simple: A win over South Korea guarantees them a spot in the next round. Given Taiwan's 0-3 loss to Australia and 5-4 win against South Korea, a South Korean victory would create a three-way tie at 2-2. In its games against Australia and South Korea, Taiwan allowed seven runs over 54 defensive outs, locking in its quotient at 0.129. In the previous five editions of the WBC, Taiwan has advanced to the quarter-finals only once in 2013.

Source: Taipei Times March 09, 2026 10:35 UTC