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Japan secures a quarterfinal spot in the World Baseball Classic, defeating Australia 4-3 to claim first place in Group C. Masataka Yoshida shines with a two-run homer in the seventh, lifting Japan to a 3-0 record. Earlier, Japan's advancement is confirmed when South Korea falls to Taiwan 5-4 in 10 innings.
Tomoyuki Sugano dominates for four scoreless innings, while Australia briefly takes the lead with an unearned run in the sixth. Shohei Ohtani walks in the seventh, setting the stage for Yoshida’s decisive hit. Teruaki Sato adds an RBI in the eighth, pushing the lead to 4-1.
Despite late homers from Alex Hall and Rixon Wingrove, Japan closes out the game with Taisei Ota earning his second save. Japan faces the Czech Republic on Tuesday before heading to Miami for the quarterfinals on March 14. Australia aims for a quarterfinal berth against South Korea on Monday.
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