South Korea Crushed by Dominican Republic in WBC Quarterfinals

The loss ends South Korea's World Baseball Classic campaign.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 2:52am

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South Korea's national baseball team suffered a humiliating 10-0 defeat against the Dominican Republic in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic in Miami, Florida. The lopsided loss marks the end of South Korea's tournament run.

Why it matters

South Korea was considered one of the favorites to win the WBC, having won the tournament in 2009 and 2017. The blowout loss to the Dominican Republic is a major disappointment for the baseball-crazed nation and raises questions about the team's performance and preparation.

The details

The Dominican Republic jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, scoring 10 unanswered runs against the South Korean pitching staff. The game was called after 7 innings due to the tournament's mercy rule.

  • The quarterfinal matchup took place on March 13, 2026 in Miami, Florida.

The players

South Korea National Baseball Team

The South Korean national baseball team, known for their success in past World Baseball Classic tournaments, were heavily favored to make a deep run in the 2026 edition.

Dominican Republic National Baseball Team

The Dominican Republic team, filled with MLB stars, proved too powerful for South Korea, routing them 10-0 to advance to the semifinals.

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The takeaway

South Korea's lopsided defeat against the Dominican Republic is a major setback for a baseball-mad nation that takes great pride in its national team's international success. The loss raises questions about the team's preparation and competitiveness on the global stage.