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.
I'm finally the manager I've 
always wanted to be, but...
Ich bin endlich die Managerin, die
 ich unbedingt sein wollte, aber...
Por fin soy mánager como 
siempre quise, pero...
Por fin soy mánager como 
siempre quise, pero...
J’ai pu devenir manager,
comme j’en rêvais…
Finalmente sou a encarregada do
time que eu sempre quis, mas...