Collins envisions bright future for China after historic win at WBC

TOKYO: Although China made a quick exit from the World Baseball Classic, the future of the sport in the country is "bright", manager Terry Collins says.

Beijing Olympic champions South Korea knocked China out of the tournament's all-Asian Pool A with a lopsided 14-0 win on Sunday. Earlier, China put up a good fight against Japan, falling 4-0, and upset Taiwan, 4-1.

"I really hope this success that Team China showed in the way they played here in the first two games does create some interest in baseball in China," said Collins.