On the same day, in the second round of Group B of the 2023 World Baseball Classic at the Dome Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, the Chinese team lost 5-8 to the Czech Republic.
China's Luo Jinjun (second from left) celebrates scoring with his teammates during a match on March 10. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Xiaoyu
On March 10, Chinese player Cao Jie hits the ball during a match (multiple exposure shot). Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Xiaoyu
Czech Republic player Muzik (first from right) celebrates hitting a home run with his teammates on March 10. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Xiaoyu
On March 10, the Czech team celebrated its victory. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Xiaoyu
On March 10, China's Yusuke Masa hits the ball during a match. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Xiaoyu
On March 10, China's Yusuke Masa ran the base during a match. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Xiaoyu
Czech Republic player Muzik (center) celebrates a home run with his teammates on March 10. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Xiaoyu
On March 10, China's Cao Jie hit the ball during a match. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Xiaoyu
China's Lin Qiang pitches during a match on March 10. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Xiaoyu
China coach Dean Treno (front left) coaches players during a match on March 10. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Xiaoyu
On March 10, China's Gong Haicheng pitched during a match. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Xiaoyu
Czech team player Schneider pitches during a match on March 10. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Xiaoyu
On March 10, China's Kou Yongkang (No. 8) celebrated scoring with his teammates. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Xiaoyu
On March 10, Chinese player Zhao Fuyang pitched during a game (multiple exposure shot). Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Xiaoyu