Hanshin held a practice match against the South Korean team at the Okinawa camp. Ukyo Maekawa, a 20-year-old third-year high school graduate, showed off his long-hitting ability.

Pitcher Riku Kawahara, a professional baseball player from Hanshin, pitched 3 innings in a practice game on the 20th. "I always go into the game thinking that it might be my last chance," he said.. "Always think itmight be your last chance."