In the top of the eighth, Kawakami relieves Sawamura from the mound and faces Raichi. Kawakami and Miyuki choose to walk him. At a glance, Seido apear to be cornered, but Kawakami regains his confidence from giving Raichi the walk.
Even if it bounces, 
I won't let the ball go behind me.
Selbst wenn er aufschlägt,
werde ich den Ball nicht durchlassen.
Aunque rebote, no dejaré 
que se me pase la bola.
Aunque rebote, no dejaré 
que se me pase la bola.
Pas grave, si elle rebondit,
Mesmo que quique, não vou 
deixar a bola passar de mim.