With showdown no longer active, Ken needed to face Yoab Moncada, the 5th batter in the lineup. He was also a large guy, just a bit shorter than Elroy, but also packing a lot of power.
Ken had a lot of experience against Cuban players, so even though he hadn't faced Yoab before, he knew what to expect. Even the slightest mistake would result in the ball ending up in the stands.
'I just need to focus on throwing fast and accurately…' Ken thought, his eyes locking onto Daichi behind the plate.
After receiving the lead from Daichi, Ken nodded and entered his wind up. With no runners on base, he was able to perform the Domineering Wind up since he didn't need to worry about runners stealing bases.
WHOOOOSH
PAH
"Strike."
Ken nodded, holding up his glove for Daichi to throw it back.
"Nice pitch!" Daichi called out.