Senbatsu 2007: Day 1
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Sano dominated Ohmuta throughout the game, putting runners in scoring position through much of the first half, then scoring 5 in the top of the ninth thanks in part to a one out bobbled ball at short with bases loaded and a two run timely.
Ohmuta had a number of opportunities, but Sano's catcher did a good job throwing out players attempting to steal second. A good catcher is very important in these tournaments. In fact, Sano made it through the game without committing an error, a very big plus to holding Ohmuta scoreless.
Ohmuta's catcher and defense didn't fair quite as well against Sano's base runners.