The next day, Hiroshi continues to struggle with his shoulder, but he's confident that he'll be able to handle the challenge. He's even more confident when he realizes that the other team's starting pitcher is Hiroshi's high school friend, Uematsu, who's also an ace. Hiroshi thinks that Ueda, the other starting pitcher, is just as good as Hiroshi, and he hopes that Hiroshi can use some practice at the plate before the next game.