WBC First Round Group C Taiwan vs Japan (6th, Tokyo Dome)

Samurai Japan's Sosuke Genda infielder added an extra point on the 6th.

starting line-up started as the eighth batter and shortstop. With the score at 6-0 and bases loaded loaded with two outs in the second inning, he hit a straight ball on the fourth pitch, breaking his bat and sending it to center field, leading to an additional run.

In the second inning, with runners on first and second and no outs, Genda's first pitch, a straight pitch on the inside corner, grazed his uniform. The first pitch was initially ruled a ball, but he appealed to home-base umpire, who confirmed umpire. After a video review, the ruling was overturned to Hit by Pitch. This was the first successful challenge for the Samurai in this tournament. Then, with bases loaded and one out, Ohtani hit a grand slam.