WBC First Round Group C Japan 9-0 Czech Republic (10th, Tokyo Dome)

Samurai Japan's Softbank Hawks 's Ukyo Shuto outfielder started at "No. 7 in the middle of the order" and was named the hero for his 4 At Bat 2 hit 3 RBI outbursts, including a two-run blast. He was a key figure in the team's four-game sweep of the first round and said joyfully, "I never thought I could play on this stage, so it feels very good to hear everyone cheering.

cutter The first two runs scored in the eighth inning on a doble and an error by Wakatsuki, and with two outs and runners on first and second, Shuto came up to bat. The first arch by an NPB player in this year's Samurai Japan tournament, who had 3 Home Run last season and a total of 17 Home Run. "I couldn't walk like everyone else home run hitter, so I came back right away," he said as he circled the diamond.

In his second WBC tournament, he made his first starting line-up and was in fine form in the 7th inning with an infield hit to shortstop and a stolen base. The player, who is expected to contribute in hitting, fielding, and baserunning from the quarterfinals onward, nodded and said, "Our team unity is growing stronger with each passing day. I want to win with this team."