Two of Asia’s baseball powerhouses collide as Japan takes on the Republic of Korea in a heated rivalry matchup at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with both teams looking to gain an edge in pool play.

Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Hyeseong Kim and Team Korea advanced to the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Baseball Classic after their win Monday.

Italy tied the game up in the third inning thanks to back-to-back jacks from Andrew Fischer and J.J. D'Orazio.