The summer tournament is finally under way. Seido’s first opponent, Yura Sogo led by Coach Sasaki, is preparing themselves thoroughly for the game. Narumiya starts the first game for Seido’s rival, Inashiro. Even though their opponent is no match for them, Inashiro never wants to show any sign of weakness in a baseball game. In stadiums around the country, powerful schools begin their battles. And now it is time for Sawamura to take the mound for the first time as ace...
I was so focused on winning 
that I never thought..
كنتُ مركّزًا جدًّا على الفوز
...لدرجة أنّني لم أفكّر
Ich dachte nur daran, zu gewinnen
Solo tenía en mente ganar,
Solo tenía en mente ganar,
J’avais seulement enchaîné
les victoires en tête,
Ero così concentrato sulla vittoria
che non ho mai pensato...
Como eu só estava focado em vencer,
nem parei para pensar nisso.
Я был так зациклен
 на победе, что и не думал...