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.
Raichi, don't drag him down!
Raichi, zieh ihn nicht mit runter!
¡Raichi, no lo molestes!
¡Raichi, no lo molestes!
Je te le redis !
Raichi, não atrapalhe!