Tokyo, Japan easily dispatched Chicago, Illinois on Saturday, 23-1. Tokyo, Japan got on the board in the top of the first inning after a steal of home scored one run, Oguri A drew a walk, scoring one run, and Hayate I laid down a sacrifice bunt, scoring two runs.
Tokyo, Japan scored 10 runs on eight hits in the top of the second inning. Yuta M doubled, scoring one run, Haruki Y singled, scoring one run, an error scored one run, Daichi K singled, scoring one run, Taisyo N doubled, scoring one run, an error scored two runs, Raito K singled, scoring one run, an error scored one run, and Soto F doubled, scoring one run.
Tokyo, Japan added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Daishi K grounded out, Tomoya S singled, Yuta singled, and Haruki doubled, each scoring one run. Tokyo, Japan scored five runs on zero hits in the top of the fourth inning. Sebastian S induced Oguri to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, an error scored three runs, and Yuta grounded out, scoring one run.
Haruki opened the game for Tokyo, Japan. The starting pitcher surrendered one hit and one run over one and one-third innings, striking out three and walking none. Judson C started on the hill for Chicago, Illinois. The starting pitcher allowed three hits and six runs over one inning, striking out none and walking two. Yuta tossed one inning of shutout ball for Tokyo, Japan in relief. The reliever surrendered zero hits, striking out three and walking one.
Tokyo, Japan accumulated 13 hits in the game. Yuta seized on their opportunities, leading Tokyo, Japan with three runs batted in from the number nine spot in the lineup. The shortstop went 3-for-4 on the day. Taisyo and Yuta each collected three hits for Tokyo, Japan. Haruki and Tomoya each collected multiple hits for Tokyo, Japan. Haruki, Oguri, Taisyo, and Soto each stole multiple bases for Tokyo, Japan. Tokyo, Japan ran wild on the base paths, collecting 17 stolen bases for the game. Tokyo, Japan were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Soto had the most chances in the field with four. Simon T led Chicago, Illinois with one run batted in. Keilan M went 1-for-2 at the plate to lead Chicago, Illinois in hits. Chicago, Illinois turned one double play in the game.
Tokyo, Japan will play the winner of Game 15 on Sunday at 7:30pm.
Chicago, Illinois has been eliminated from the tournament.