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.
In Game 4 of the 2009 World Series, a clever play unfolded: Mark Teixeira, a switch hitter for the New York Yankees, batted left-handed against the Philadelphia Phillies' defensive strategy. The Phillies had set up their infielders in an unusual alignment, which allowed Johnny Damon to take advantage and steal second base before advancing to third base without being covered.