"Korea took a 7-2 win over Australia Monday morning, securing the five run advantage they needed to squeak past both Australia and Chinese Taipei into the knockout rounds. All three teams are level with a 2-2 record, meaning run difference served as the tiebreaker."
"In Kim's slump, some of Korea's other stars have stepped up in a big way. Bo Gyeong Moon has been one of the most influential players in the tournament so far, having two homers and 11 RBIs with a .538 batting average and a 1.779 OPS through his four games."
"As the runners-up in Pool C, Team Korea will face off against Pool D's winner. The Dominican Republic and Venezuela currently sit atop the standings in Pool D with a 2-0 record, and are set to play against each other Wednesday evening."
Team Korea qualified for the knockout stage of the 2026 World Baseball Classic after defeating Australia 7-2 Monday, marking their first advancement past pool play since 2009. Korea finished with a 2-2 record tied with Australia and Chinese Taipei, with run differential serving as the tiebreaker. Dodgers utility player Hyeseong Kim appeared in three games but sat out the deciding match due to a hand injury sustained while attempting to steal a base. Despite Kim's struggles at the plate, other Korean stars performed well, including Bo Gyeong Moon with two homers and 11 RBIs, and Astros third baseman Shay Whitcomb with two homers. Korea will face Pool D's winner in the knockout rounds, likely either the Dominican Republic or Venezuela.
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