Manaka, the ace of Ichidai, is back in top shape on the mound. However, Raichi, the cleanup of Yakushi hits the ball right into Manaka, which forces him to step down. Even without the ace, Ichidai put up a good fight but are unable to secure a win. Seido are shocked by the outcome of the game.
But instead of swinging
 late for the fastball,
aber anstatt zu spät nach dem Fastball zu schlagen,
Pero en vez de abanicar tarde con la rápida, 
consiguió devolvérsela al pitcher.
Pero en vez de abanicar tarde con la rápida, 
consiguió devolvérsela al pitcher.
Non seulement
il a pas eu de retard dans son swing,
Mas em vez de rebater atrasado na rápida,