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.
Hold it together, Nori!
Reiß dich zusammen, Nori!
¡Aguanta, Nori!
¡Aguanta, Nori!
Courage, Nori !
Se mantenha firme, Nori!