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September 22, 2026

South Korea Dominates Chinese Taipei 5-0 in Baseball Gold Defense

South Korea crushed Chinese Taipei 5-0 to kick off their bid for a fifth straight Asian Games baseball gold medal. Starter Gwak Been was nearly untouchable, throwing six no-hit innings with 10 strikeouts. The team faces Hong Kong next and Thailand after that before advancing to the Super Round.
Why It Matters
Korea's baseball dominance is a big deal here—the sport rivals soccer in popularity, and these Games are major national pride events you'll hear about everywhere.
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