Taiwan crushes Czechia 14-0 at the WBCREASSURING COMEBACK: After a demoralizing loss to Japan on Friday, the Taiwan team’s bats came alive, setting a new record with eight stolen bases in a single gameStaff writer, with CNATaiwan secured their first victory in this year’s World Baseball Classic (WBC) yesterday, handing the Czech Republic a 14-0 trouncing at the Tokyo Dome. After being defeated in its first two Pool C games — including a demoralizing 13-0 loss to Japan on Friday — Taiwan’s bats came alive. Designated hitter Stuart Fairchild, left, hits a grand slam home run during Taiwan’s World Baseball Classic game against the Czech Republic at the Tokyo Dome yesterday. Taiwan’s Chen Chen-wei steals second base during the World Baseball Classic game between Taiwan and the Czech Republic at the Tokyo Dome yesterday. The 11am matchup is a “must-win” for Taiwan to keep its hopes of advancing to the quarterfinals alive.

Source: Taipei Times March 07, 2026 17:17 UTC