Players of China react during the pool B match between China and the Czech Republic at the 2023 World Baseball Classic at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, March 10, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

Players of China celebrate after scoring during the pool B match between China and the Czech Republic at the 2023 World Baseball Classic at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, March 10, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

Martin Muzik (1st R) of the Czech Republic celebrates after hitting a home run during the pool B match between China and the Czech Republic at the 2023 World Baseball Classic at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, March 10, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

Martin Muzik of the Czech Republic reacts after hitting the second home run during the pool B match between China and the Czech Republic at the 2023 World Baseball Classic at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, March 10, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

Lin Qiang of China pitches the ball during the pool B match between China and the Czech Republic at the 2023 World Baseball Classic at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, March 10, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

Vojtech Mensik of the Czech Republic competes during the pool B match between China and the Czech Republic at the 2023 World Baseball Classic at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, March 10, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

Players of the Czech Republic celebrate after winning the pool B match between China and the Czech Republic at the 2023 World Baseball Classic at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, March 10, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

Martin Muzik (C) of the Czech Republic celebrates after hitting a home run during the pool B match between China and the Czech Republic at the 2023 World Baseball Classic at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, March 10, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

Kou Yongkang (R) of China competes during the pool B match between China and the Czech Republic at the 2023 World Baseball Classic at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, March 10, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

Yang Jin (L) of China is forced out during the pool B match between China and the Czech Republic at the 2023 World Baseball Classic at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, March 10, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

Alan Carter of China pitches the ball during the pool B match between China and the Czech Republic at the 2023 World Baseball Classic at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, March 10, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

Martin Schneider of the Czech Republic pitches the ball during the pool B match between China and the Czech Republic at the 2023 World Baseball Classic at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, March 10, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

Masago Yusuke of China bats a pitch during the pool B match between China and the Czech Republic at the 2023 World Baseball Classic at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, March 10, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

This Multi-exposure photo taken on March 10, 2023 shows that Cao Jie of China bats a pitch during the pool B match between China and the Czech Republic at the 2023 World Baseball Classic at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

Eric Sogard of the Czech Republic competes during the pool B match between China and the Czech Republic at the 2023 World Baseball Classic at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, March 10, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)