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've always wanted to support the players 
who are working so hard for one shared goal.
Ich wollte schon immer die Spieler unterstützen, 
 die so hart auf ihr Ziel hin arbeiten.
Siempre quise apoyar a los jugadores que 
se esfuerzan por una meta en común.
Siempre quise apoyar a los jugadores que 
se esfuerzan por una meta en común.
Soutenir les joueurs qui font de leur mieux
pour atteindre un objectif commun.
Sempre quis dar meu apoio aos jogadores que
fazem de tudo para alcançar um objetivo comum.