Rui Tobata hit Japan’s two-run double against Latin America in the 2026 Little League World Series.
The hit came in Game 33, played on August 27, 2026. Japan defeated Latin America 4–1, and Tobata’s two-run double was specifically highlighted as a key late offensive play in the victory.
Japan’s team was Joto Little League from Tokyo. Latin America’s representative was Ministerio Sobre Las Alas Del Aguila Little League from León, Nicaragua. The win moved Japan into the international championship route, while Latin America’s tournament continued through the elimination side.
Tobata’s double should not be confused with other notable 2026 performances. Maddox Bryan was associated with Nevada’s U.S.-bracket run, Walker Osborne led Great Lakes in the U.S. championship game, and Jaymiëll Martina was a prominent Curaçao player.