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.
Keep it strong, Nori!
Bleib stark, Nori!
¡Aguanta, Nori!
¡Aguanta, Nori!
Te décourage pas, Nori !
Mantenha-se firme, Nori!