◆WBC First Round Group C: Japan 4-3 Australia (March 8, Tokyo Dome)

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

He came in as a pinch runner for Murakami, who drew a walk as Walk batter in the 8th inning with a one-run lead. In the next hitter Maki's at-bat, he got off to a perfect start on the third pitch of a 0-2 count and stole second base. He recalled, "We were really winning, so I was careful not to get caught stolen base or picked off. If I was going to go, I was waiting for a moment when I was 120 percent sure I could go."

Regarding stolen base in front of a crowd of over 40,000 people, he said, "I often steal bases at important times, so I think that one success or one failure can make or break the team, so I'm nervous every day.I'm nervous while I'm doing it, but so far it's going well, so I think it's okay."He was relieved to have created a chance for the second day in a row.

runner The first time he did it, he was able to steal second base, stolen base, his second consecutive success, and contributed greatly to Japan's extra point, I will do my best to prepare well for the match against the Czech Republic.