The night before the national final, Narumiya lowers his head to his teammates and surprises everyone. Next day, Narumiya walks on to the Koshien mound, motivating Sawamura to practice harder as he watches it on TV. Later, an unfamiliar man comes to observe Seido's practice.
Higasa, Third Baseman, Batting Seventh
20 At BAts, 5 Hits (BA .250)
Higasa, Dritter Baseman, Nummer 7
20 mal am Schlag, 5 Hits (BA .250) 
Séptimo al bate y tercera base: Higasa
20 turnos al bate. 5 hits (Promedio .250)
Séptimo bateador y tercera base: Higasa
20 turnos bateando. 5 hits (Promedio .250)
Septième batteur et 3e base, Higasa
5 coups sûrs en 20 passages (ratio 0,250)
Higasa, terceira base, 7º a rebater
 20 vezes rebatendo, 
5 acertos (Aproveitamento 25%)