WBC Japan has secured advancement to the quarterfinals, confirming a top-two finish in the first round

In the WBC (World Baseball Classic), Taiwan defeated South Korea 5-4 in an extra-inning tiebreaker in the first round in Tokyo, bringing their record to 2 wins and 2 losses. South Korea's record is now 1 win and 2 losses. As a result, even if Japan were to lose their next two games and end up tied with Taiwan and South Korea at 2 wins and 2 losses, Japan has the head-to-head advantage over these two teams, thus securing their top-two finish in the first round and advancing to the quarterfinals at this point.