World Baseball Classic news, live updates: Australia begins pool play 2-0; Korea routs Czechia
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Key Points:
- Czechia took an early 1-0 lead against Australia in the second inning, aided by a bunt from Martin Muzik and a run scored by Vojtech Mensik, but Australia’s pitcher Josh Hendrickson struggled with control.
- The Dominican Republic will be without shortstop Jeremy Peña for the 2026 World Baseball Classic due to a fractured finger sustained during an exhibition game; Geraldo Perdomo and Amed Rosario are expected to fill in.
- Korea defeated Czechia 11-4 in their first Pool C game, highlighted by four home runs including a grand slam from Bo Gyeong Moon and two homers by Korean-American player Shay Whitcomb.
- Pool play of the 2026 World Baseball Classic continues with
