The game against Hakuryu, a quarterfinalist in the Invitational, is entering the final stretch. What has Sawamura felt and learned facing a nationally ranked powerhouse school? What did Furuya feel and learn watching Sawamura pitch the game on his own? Both pitchers have mixed emotions. Meanwhile, Mima, who also wants to play professionally, has taken an interest in Miyuki.
It's thrilling to be outplaying 
such a strong opponent.
من المشوِّق التغلُّب على خصم قويّ
Gegen so einen starken Gegner
Es emocionante poder competir
al nivel de un rival tan bueno.
Es emocionante poder competir
al nivel de un rival tan bueno.
Ça m’enthousiasme
Riuscire a giocare alla pari di un avversario così forte,
É emocionante jogar contra
um adversário forte.
Как же здорово сражаться наравне
с такой командой.