A notable example occurred in Game 4 of the 2009 World Series: with switch hitter Mark Teixeira of the New York Yankees batting left-handed, and the Philadelphia Phillies implementing an infield shift, baserunner Johnny Damon stole second base and then continued on to third base in one continuous play, as there was no fielder on the left side of the infield.
A notable instance occurred in Game 4 of the 2009 World Series: Mark Teixeira, a switch hitter for the New York Yankees, batted left-handed. The Philadelphia Phillies responded by placing their infielders in an unusual defensive alignment. Meanwhile, Johnny Damon took advantage of this setup by stealing second base and then moving to third base without interruption.