Ohtani, Suzuki, and Yoshida Launch Back-to-Back-to-Back Home Runs
The 2026 World Baseball Classic Tokyo Round delivered one of the most exciting games of the tournament so far.
At Tokyo Dome, Samurai Japan defeated South Korea 8–6 in a dramatic matchup filled with home runs and momentum swings.
After falling behind early, Japan exploded with three consecutive home runs in the third inning, igniting the crowd and turning the game around.
Final Score
Japan
8 – 6 South Korea
📍 Venue: Tokyo Dome
🏆 Tournament: WBC 2026 – Pool Stage
South Korea Strikes First
South Korea took control early in the game.
Top of the 1st inning:
- Lee Jung-hoo RBI single
- Moon Bo-gyeong two-run double
South Korea quickly jumped to a 3–0 lead.
The Tokyo Dome crowd fell silent—briefly.
Seiya Suzuki Sparks the Comeback
Japan responded immediately.
Seiya Suzuki crushed a two-run home run to right-center field, bringing Japan back into the game.
Japan cut the deficit to:
2–3
Momentum began to shift.
Historic 3 Consecutive Home Runs
The bottom of the 3rd inning became the turning point.
First:
🔥 Shohei Ohtani – Solo Home Run
The game was tied.
Then:
🔥 Seiya Suzuki – Solo Home Run
Japan took the lead.
And finally:
🔥 Masataka Yoshida – Solo Home Run
Three consecutive home runs.
Japan surged ahead:
5–3
Tokyo Dome erupted.
South Korea Fights Back
South Korea refused to go away.
In the 4th inning:
Kim Hye-seong hit a two-run home run, tying the game again.
Score:
5–5
The rivalry game remained wide open.
Japan Takes Control in the 7th
In the 7th inning, Samurai Japan created another scoring opportunity.
Key moments:
- Seiya Suzuki – RBI walk
- Masataka Yoshida – two-run RBI single
Japan pulled ahead:
8–5
Pitching Closes the Game
South Korea scored once in the 8th inning, but Japan’s bullpen shut the door.
Atsuki Taneichi struck out three consecutive batters, electrifying the crowd.
Closer Taisei Ota then finished the game to secure the win.
Final score:
Japan 8 – 6 South Korea
Key Batting Performances
Seiya Suzuki
- 4 RBIs
- 2-run home run
Masataka Yoshida
- Solo home run
- 2-run RBI single
Shohei Ohtani
- Solo home run
Japan’s MLB core delivered when it mattered most.
Game Highlights
Final Thoughts
Samurai Japan survived a fierce battle against South Korea, winning 8–6 in one of the most thrilling games of WBC 2026.
The biggest moment of the game was undoubtedly:
🔥 Three consecutive home runs in the 3rd inning
Following their dominant victory over Chinese Taipei, Japan now starts the tournament with two straight wins.
The road to back-to-back WBC championships is still long—but Samurai Japan looks ready.
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