Raichi stands on the mound. Raichi's fastballs get faster every pitch, and Maezono strikes out. Raichi's strong performance as a pitcher brings life to the Yakushi batters in the bottom of the third. However, Kawakami does everything he can to keep them down.
Akamatsu!
Akamatsu!
¡Akamatsu!
¡Akamatsu!
Akamatsu !
Akamatsu!
Akamatsu!