The Black Queens of Channel A's "Baseball Queen 2" have completed intensive preparations ahead of their historic first international match against Taiwan's Taoyuan O-Gong.

Riding a three-game winning streak, the Black Queens squared off against a Taiwanese amateur baseball team in their first-ever international match. To prepare, they focused on hitting drills against pitching machines to handle 100 km/h fastballs and a variety of breaking pitches. Coach Yoon Seok-min meticulously fine-tuned Ayaka's pitching mechanics and mental approach.

On the day of the game, the players could not hide their nervousness, weighed down by the pressure of their first international match as well as the news that their fandom, "Kkamangi," would be attending a venue in person for the first time. Players with national team experience recalled their past Olympic and Asian Games appearances, declaring their resolve: "We will play thinking that the Taegeuk mark is on the left side of our chest."

In the locker room, manager Choo Shin-soo and coaches Lee Dae-hyung and Yoon Seok-min were with the players. The coaching staff provided a detailed briefing on the opponent's roster. Taoyuan O-Gong is led by a manager who was the 2018 WSBC All-Star catcher MVP and currently serves as a coach for Taiwan's national team. The Black Queens also face a formidable opponent with a player who won the 2022 Taiwan Women's Baseball League MVP and posted a slugging percentage of .900. At this explanation, Song-ah asked, "What's .900?" drawing laughs from the room.

After the starting lineup was announced, players showed their confidence as ace-level players were called, saying, "This batting order is no joke — we've already won."

Manager Choo Shin-soo emphasized the importance of focus, saying, "Since we're playing two consecutive games against the Taiwanese team, the first game is crucial. We have to play as if today is our last." Caster Lee Kwang-yong predicted the intensity of the game, noting, "Today's opponent is by far the toughest we've faced, even if you combined all the previous teams."

The Black Queens' challenge in their first international match will be broadcast on the 13th at 10 PM on episode 6 of Channel A's "Baseball Queen 2."