Seidou High School faces off against Ichidai Third High School, the school that beat them last year. While their top-level offense rakes in runs, the ace Tanba isn't doing too hot. The game turns into a batting game. On the other hand, Sawamura is back at school, training by himself. During his training, Furuya, another first-year pitcher approaches him. Showing sympathy to Sawamura's peculiar training method, Furuya offers to play catch with him. Sawamura is in a cheery mood with Furuya's kindness, but the speed of Furuya's throws far exceeds his expectations.
He went as far as to test into 
our school in order to play here.
Er ist über das normale Aufnahmeverfahren 
gegangen, um hier spielen zu können.
Vino exclusivamente a tomar el examen 
de la escuela para jugar aquí.
Vino exclusivamente a hacer el examen 
del instituto para jugar aquí.
Il est passé par l’examen d’entrée
pour intégrer notre club.
Ele se deu o trabalho de fazer nosso teste
de admissão antes de vir jogar conosco.