Seido has defeated Yura Sogo in a called game.  Reflecting on their inability to establish a rhythm in the early innings, Seido begins to analyze and strategize against their next opponent, Hachiya Oji.  Of particular interest is their captain, second baseman Kawabata.  Kuramochi and Haruichi are fired up to face their rival fielder.  Meanwhile, Kataoka calls Sawamura to his office after the coches’ meeting, and tells him to make the most of his experience from the first game.
Masanori Kawabata is the leader 
of this team in every respect.
كاواباتا ماسانوري هو القائد
.لهذا الفريق من كلّ جوانبه
È Kawabata Masanori
a guidare questa squadra in ogni cosa.
Masanori Kawabata é o líder
do time em todos os aspectos.
Масанори Кавабата — лидер
 команды во всех смыслах.