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(WBC) Sidearm pitcher Ko Young-pyo to start vs. Australia in 1st game

By Yoo Jee-hoTOKYO, March 8 (Yonhap) -- Ko Young-pyo, a right-hander with a sidearm delivery, will start South Korea's first game of the World Baseball Classic (WBC) against Australia on Thursday.Manager Lee Kang-chul announced on the eve of the
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(WBC) Ex-KBO pitcher for Australia fan of S. Korean big leaguer Kim Ha-seong

By Yoo Jee-hoTOKYO, March 8 (Yonhap) -- Australian pitcher Warwick Saupold will not start his team's first game at the World Baseball Classic (WBC) against South Korea on Thursday, despite his familiarity with those hitters developed during his t
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(WBC) Australia to start left-hander Jack O'Loughlin vs. S. Korea in 1st game

By Yoo Jee-hoTOKYO, March 8 (Yonhap) -- Australia will start left-hander Jack O'Loughlin against South Korea to open the World Baseball Classic (WBC) in Tokyo on Thursday.Australia manager Dave Nilsson on Wednesday announced the 22-year-old nativ
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(WBC) Australia manager expects 'very tight battle' vs. S. Korea

By Yoo Jee-hoTOKYO, March 8 (Yonhap) -- On the eve of his team's first World Baseball Classic (WBC) game against South Korea in Tokyo, Australia manager David Nilsson said Wednesday he was anticipating a tight affair."Team Korea is a very s
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(WBC) S. Korean players not looking past 1st game vs. Australia

By Yoo Jee-hoTOKYO, March 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's stated objective at the World Baseball Classic (WBC) is to reach at least the final four and play meaningful games in Miami, the host city for the semifinals and the final later this month.But
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(WBC) S. Korea manager appreciates players' confidence vs. Australia in opener

By Yoo Jee-hoTOKYO, March 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea manager Lee Kang-chul wants to guard against overconfidence for his team at the World Baseball Classic (WBC) and ensure his players won't take anyone lightly.But in the lead-up to the tournament
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(WBC) Veteran left-hander hoping for final showdown vs. Japan

By Yoo Jee-hoTOKYO, March 8 (Yonhap) -- A reputation can go a long way for athletes. Establish one early, and it can stay with them for years.That has been the case for South Korean pitcher Kim Kwang-hyun, who excelled against Japan early in his care
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(WBC) In infielders he trusts: right-hander enjoys pitching in front of top defenders

By Yoo Jee-hoOSAKA, March 8 (Yonhap) -- Whenever South Korean right-hander Park Se-woong takes the mound during the World Baseball Classic (WBC), he will do so knowing that he has the luxury of an airtight infield behind him.A quick peek over his rig
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(WBC) Reliever always ready to pitch, even on short notice

By Yoo Jee-hoOSAKA, March 7 (Yonhap) -- In both of South Korea's exhibition games prior to the World Baseball Classic (WBC) in Osaka this week, reliever Kim Won-jung was summoned from the bullpen on short notice.And both times, he cleaned up the
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(LEAD) (WBC) S. Korean infield defense redeems self after error-filled day

(ATTN: ADDS comments in paras 11-12)By Yoo Jee-hoOSAKA, March 7 (Yonhap) -- With every piece in its proper place, South Korea's infield defense turned in a rock solid performance Tuesday in its final exhibition game prior to the World Baseball Cl
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(WBC) S. Korean utility player ready to help, regardless of role

By Yoo Jee-hoOSAKA, March 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korean backup infielder Kim Hye-seong couldn't care less how much, or if, he gets to play for the country at the upcoming World Baseball Classic (WBC). His only focus is on helping the team win in any
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(WBC) S. Korea still looking for offensive spark from big guns

By Yoo Jee-hoOSAKA, March 7 (Yonhap) -- Two days prior to its first game of the World Baseball Classic (WBC), South Korea is still not firing on all cylinders on offense.South Korea pieced together nine hits in a 7-4 over the Hanshin Tigers in its fi
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(LEAD) (WBC) S. Korea beats Hanshin Tigers in final exhibition

(ATTN: ADDS comments in paras 16-17)By Yoo Jee-hoOSAKA, March 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea defeated the Hanshin Tigers 7-4 on Tuesday in its final exhibition game before the World Baseball Classic (WBC), with backups providing surprising offensive produ
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(WBC) S. Korean infield defense redeems self after error-filled day

By Yoo Jee-hoOSAKA, March 7 (Yonhap) -- With every piece in its proper place, South Korea's infield defense turned in a rock solid performance Tuesday in its final exhibition game prior to the World Baseball Classic (WBC).A day after committing t
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(WBC) S. Korea beats Hanshin Tigers in final exhibition

By Yoo Jee-hoOSAKA, March 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea defeated the Hanshin Tigers 7-4 on Tuesday in its final exhibition game before the World Baseball Classic (WBC), with backups providing surprising offensive production in late innings. Eight South K
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(WBC) Further tests on S. Korean pitcher reveal no damage

By Yoo Jee-hoOSAKA, March 7 (Yonhap) -- Further tests done on a South Korean pitcher dealing with some shoulder and neck stiffness showed no structural damage Tuesday, an official with the national team said, putting him on track to take the mound in
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(LEAD) (WBC) S. Korea doles out likely Game 1 lineup in final exhibition

(ATTN: UPDATES pitcher's status in last 5 paras)By Yoo Jee-hoOSAKA, March 7 (Yonhap) -- For its final exhibition game prior to the World Baseball Classic (WBC) Tuesday, South Korea will send out the lineup that will most likely take the field in
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(WBC) S. Korea doles out likely Game 1 lineup in final exhibition

By Yoo Jee-hoOSAKA, March 7 (Yonhap) -- For its final exhibition game prior to the World Baseball Classic (WBC) Tuesday, South Korea will send out the lineup that will most likely take the field in the tournament opener.South Korea is set to face the
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(WBC) KBO MVP, sage veterans among S. Koreans to watch besides major leaguers

By Yoo Jee-hoOSAKA, March 7 (Yonhap) -- This may be hard to believe, but there are other players on the South Korean squad for the World Baseball Classic (WBC) aside from its two major leaguers, Kim Ha-seong of the San Diego Padres and Tommy Edman of
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(WBC) S. Korean roster construction to face crucial test in opener vs. Australia

By Yoo Jee-hoOSAKA, March 7 (Yonhap) -- Every time reporters asked him about his starting pitcher for South Korea's World Baseball Classic (WBC) opener against Australia in the past several days, manager Lee Kang-chul resorted to his new pet phra