On the 10th, at Ivy Stadium in Miyazaki, Softbank Hawks 's four WBC Japan representatives, Yuki Matsumoto, Taisei Makihara, Kensuke Kondo, and Ukyo Shuto, along with Nicaragua's Downs and Mexico's Armenta, made a declaration of determination to the fans in the stands. Kondo, who will be participating in his second consecutive tournament, said, "Just like last time, I would like to become world champions and come back again, so I would appreciate your enthusiastic support.