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Suzuki, Ohtani homers help Japan outlast South Korea
- At the Tokyo Dome on Saturday, Samurai Japan beat South Korea 8-6 to remain undefeated in Pool C of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
- After South Korea opened the scoring with a three-run first off Yusei Kikuchi, Japan used Ohtani only as a hitter to preserve his arm while responding.
- Seiya Suzuki supplied the biggest blow, hitting two home runs, while Ohtani and Yoshida also homered as Japan's four home runs led to an 8-6 win over South Korea.
- The victory leaves Japan atop the group and sets up a Sunday showdown with unbeaten Australia .
- A tense late sequence left Korea trailing despite an eighth-inning run and stranded bases, with Atsuki Taneichi earning the win, Taisei Ota the save, and Yeong Hyun Park taking the loss.
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