“Absolute class”: Team Korea’s postgame moment after WBC defeat to Dominican Republic sparks emotional fan reactions
South Korea’s run in the World Baseball Classic came to a difficult end in the quarterfinals, but the moments that followed the game quickly caught the attention of baseball fans online. The team had reached the knockout stage for the first time in 17 years, renewing excitement among supporters who still remember the country’s runner up finish in 2009. Facing the Dominican Republic in Miami was always going to be a difficult challenge, especially against a roster filled with experienced Major League Baseball players.
South Korea’s run in the World Baseball Classic came to a difficult end in the quarterfinals, but the moments that followed the game quickly caught the attention of baseball fans online. The team had reached the knockout stage for the first time in 17 years, renewing excitement among supporters who still remember the country’s runner up finish in 2009. Facing the Dominican Republic in Miami was always going to be a difficult challenge, especially against a roster filled with experienced Major League Baseball players.
