Song Sung-mun of the San Diego Padres led his team to victory with an outstanding performance on both offense and defense.

Playing as the starting third baseman and batting ninth, Song contributed to the team's win against the Toronto Blue Jays in a Major League Baseball (MLB) home game held at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on July 12 (KST). He recorded a 2-RBI single and successfully stole his 11th base of the season.

Song first reached base with a walk in his opening at-bat in the second inning, with the team trailing 2-4.

After advancing to third base following consecutive walks by his teammates, Song scored on a 2-RBI game-tying single to center field by Manny Machado with two outs and the bases loaded.

With the game tied at 4-4 in the third inning, Song stepped up with two outs and runners on second and third. He drove a first-pitch slider from Toronto left-handed reliever Adam Macko into center field for a clean base hit, driving in two runs.

After bringing his season RBI total to 12, Song immediately stole second base.

He has now successfully stolen 11 bases in 13 attempts this season.

In the top of the fourth inning, with two outs and runners on first and third, Song prevented a potential scoring threat by making a diving catch on a line drive hit by George Springer toward left field, earning applause from the crowd.

Song, who later flied out to left in the fifth and popped out to third base in the seventh, finished the game 1-for-3, slightly raising his season batting average to .217.

San Diego won the game 8-7.

Following the game, MLB.com highlighted Song's performance on both sides of the ball, noting, "Song is a left-handed hitter who can play anywhere in the infield. He is proving himself to be a very effective utility player and is increasing his offensive production."

San Diego manager Craig Stammen praised the player, saying, "It is hard to put a value on Song. With our left-side infielders (third base and shortstop) getting older, it can be difficult for them to play every day, but Song can play third, shortstop, and second base."

He added, "Our game strategy is to ensure these players maintain their stamina until the end so we can play our best baseball in the postseason. Song is proving his productivity while giving our starters a chance to rest."

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