WBC First Round Group C Japan vs. Australia (8th, Tokyo Dome)

Samurai Japan outfielder Ukyo Shuto (Softbank Hawks) successfully stolen base for the second consecutive game.

With a one-run lead in the top of the 8th inning, he came in for Murakami, who chose Walk to get on base. After getting a perfect start on the third pitch of the next hitter at bat for Maki from count 0-2, he stole second and the crowd erupted in a thunderous cheer. 1 out and runners on first and third, he came home on a timely hit by Sato, who was substituted in.

runner stolen base He was also successful in the game against Korea on August 7, when he came on for Murakami at first base with no outs in the eighth inning with a two-run lead and stole second base.