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.
Looks like Seidou's one problem 
still remains the same.
Sieht aus, als hätte Seidou immer
 noch das gleiche Problem.
Parece que el problema de 
Seidou sigue siendo el mismo.
Parece que este año, el problema de 
Seidou sigue siendo el mismo.
On peut dire que l’équipe
de cette année a un seul problème.
Parece que o principal
problema do Seidou permanece.