Team Japan’s starting catcher against Korea warms up in the bullpen. 3.15.06

vs Japan 3.15.06

Japanese players Tamura (I think) and Arai in the on-deck circle. (The Japanese gentleman sitting next to me during this game against Korea, told me that Arai was the batting champion– uh-oh, or was it the Japanese MVP?– last year in Japan.) 3.15.06

Team Japan’s starting pitcher warms up in the bullpen (vs Korea) 3.15.06

Celebrating their win over Japan (and their continued no-loos tournament), the Korean team ran a victory lap around the stadium, eventually encircling the mound where each man faced outward and doffed his cap to the Korean faithful still cheering in the stands. 3.15.06

After their victory over Japan kept their undefeated streak alive and solidified their berth in the WBC Semifinals, the Korean coaches planted their national flag in the pitcher’s mound. 3.15.06

Do you think the fans aren’t loving this event? (Korea vs Japan 3.15.06)

Starting pitcher Chan Ho Park’s catcher for Korea’s final game in the WBC Quarterfinals. (vs Japan) 3.15.06

Korea’s starting pitcher vs Team Japan warms up in the bullpen. 3.15.06

Korean players talk with Asian press (vs USA) 3.13.06