Verdict (1)

Once Ben was struck out, the rest of the game posed no issues for Ken and Daichi. The score stayed at 3-1 in the Ligers favor and the game was called after the final out in the top of the 9th.

At the end of the game, the two Japanese brothers had many pairs of eyes on them, from both camps. Even though it was a practice match, they were able to each get a home run and closed out the game for the Ligers.

 "Your rookies seemed to have lit a fire in some of my guys." The Pittsburgh Coach said, shaking Mark's hand. "I'm looking forward to facing you during the season."

Mark smiled genuinely, "Same here. Thanks for the game."

By now, most of the players had returned to the locker room. Many of the first team did not play this game since this one would determine who made the 26-man roster.

But they still had a few more practice matches scheduled over the next week. This would be the part where the coach would try out different line ups to see what fit.