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

Japan scored its 13th run on Sosuke Genda infielder (Seibu Lions)'s second consecutive timely hit.

After scoring 10 runs in the 2nd inning, they came back in the 3rd inning to score their 11th run on Okamoto's timely hit in front of the center fielders. With no outs and runners on first and second, Okamoto hit a timely shot up the middle to score the 11th run, and with two outs and runners on third and third, Genda came to bat and hit a 136 km change-up off of full count to give Japan its 13th run. Genda looked back and said, "I'm glad I was able to hit a good shot when things were going well.

In addition, if the score is 15 points or more by the end of the fifth inning, or 10 points or more by the end of the seventh inning, the game will be called.