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'll be the ace of the team, 
and my name is Eijun Sawamura!
Werde ich das Ace des Teams 
 und mein Name ist Eijun Sawamura!
¡Seré la estrella del equipo! 
¡Mi nombre es Eijun Sawamura!
¡Seré la estrella del equipo! 
¡Mi nombre es Eijun Sawamura!
c’est moi qui deviendrai
lanceur titulaire, Eijun Sawamura !
Meu nome é Eijun Sawamura
e um dia serei o ás do time!