The winning home run
Shugo Maki with a pinch-hit homer to extend Japan's lead! pic.twitter.com/eS2TbH1F4r — World Baseball Classic (@WBCBaseball) March 11, 2023
End of match
The match ends Czech Republic 2-10 Japan.
End 8 Low
The inning ends with damage again for the Czech Republic who is 3 outs away from defeat.
8 Low
Japan fills the house without outs.
End 8 Up
The inning ends, Czech Republic fails to score any more runs.
8 Alta
Japan quickly gets 2 outs.
End 7 Low
Japan increases its lead and the fans do not stop motivating their team.
End 6 Up
The entry ends and it will be Japan's turn to Bat.
6 Up
Czech Republic fails to generate danger.
End 5 Low
The inning ends and Japan continues with the lead.
End 5 up
The inning is over and the Czechs are still down by 4 points.
5 Up
Czech Republic gets closer to the scoreboard but not close enough.
End 4 Low
More races fall for Japan, which looks very confident
End 4 Up
The inning ends with no runs and it will be Japan's turn.
4 Up
Czech Republic has man on first with one out.
End 3 Baja
The inning ended and Japan regained the lead.
3 Low
Japan surprises and 3 runs fall for them.
End 3 Up
The inning ends and the Czechs did no harm.
3 Up
Republic continues to have the upper hand in the match.
3 Up
The Czechs singled to put a man on first with one out.
End 2 Low
The danger is over and the Czech Republic takes the lead in the match.
2 Low
The Czech Republic is doing a good job on Defense.
End 2 Up
Without further danger Japan retires the Czechs in order.
End 1 Low
The inning ends with no damage to the Czech Republic.
1 Low
First chocolate for Satoria in the one-out game.
End 1 Up
The inning is over and the Czech Republic managed to hurt Japan.
1 Up
Czech Republic surprises and opens the scoreboard, the first run of the game falls.
1 Up
First out on a fly ball to right field.
Kickoff
The match between Japan and Czech Republic kicks off.
All ready
Everything is ready for the start of the match and the teams are already in their positions and we are minutes away from the kick-off.
End of warm-up
The two teams finish warming up and get ready on the diamond to sing the anthem of both countries and start the match.
Great Entrance
We will once again have a full house for this game, the fans will not abandon their team and we will have a great game.
Already warming up
Both teams are already warming up and it is felt that the starting pitching is getting closer and closer.
The teams are already at the stadium
The two teams are already at the Tokyo Dome and the pitchers are warming up their arms in preparation for this encounter.
Fans
Little by little, the fans are beginning to arrive at the Tokyo Dome, and there is great expectation for this match due to the current situation of the two teams.
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Tokio Dome
It is an indoor baseball stadium located in Tokyo, Japan, one of the most important venues in the Japanese country to play this sport, has a capacity for 55 thousand spectators and was inaugurated on March 17, 1988, is the home of the Yomiuri Giants team, one of the most important local teams, will be the stadium where the Japan vs Czech Republic game will be played in the World Baseball Classic 2023, certainly a great field for one of the best tournaments of this sport.
What time is the game between Japan vs Czech Republic in the World Baseball Classic?
This is the kick-off time for the Japan vs Czech Republic match in several countries:
Argentina: 5:00 AM
Bolivia: 4:00 AM
Brazil: 5:00 AM
Chile: 4:00 AM
Colombia: 3:00 AM
Ecuador: 3:00 AM
USA (ET): 6:00 AM
Spain: 12:00 PM
Mexico: 4:00 AM
Paraguay: 6:00 AM
Peru: 6:00 AM
Uruguay: 7:00 AM
Venezuela: 6:00 AM
England: 10:00 AM
Australia : 19:00 AM
India: 15:45 AM
Absences
Neither team will have any injured or suspended players, so they will be able to count on a full roster for this match that promises to be one of the most exciting with two undefeated teams, Japan and Czech Republic.
Background
The background is leaning towards Japan since, despite being the first time they face each other, Japan is the favorite to win in this date 3 of the World Baseball Classic, due to its experience and locale.
How does the Czech Republic arrive?
The Czech Republic is coming from their debut against China, a game they won with a score of 8-5 and now have a record of 1-0, they will try to break Japan's streak and look for their second win, which would be a great motivation for them. This is how the two teams arrive at the next date of this World Series of Baseball.
How does Japan arrive?
Japan comes to this match undefeated with a record of 2 wins and 0 losses, after defeating South Korea by a score of 13-4, showing the power of the Japanese team. They will face the Czech Republic, who started off on the right foot yesterday against China.
Good afternoon VAVEL friends!
Good evening to all VAVEL readers! Welcome to the blog commentary of the Japan vs Czech Republic match, corresponding to Day 3 of the World Baseball Classic. The match will take place at the Tokyo Dome, at 4:00 am.