After the captain hits a home run off Sanada, Seido once again leads by two runs. We reach the bottom of the eighth inning, and Kawakami is struggling. He insists on connecting to Tanba in the next game, but when Raichi is walked and manages to steal second base he finds himself in a pinch. Kawakami is able to get two outs, but Raichi scores, making it 6-5, and Yakusi has runners on first and third. Kataoka steps up and calls for a pitching change. In comes Tanba with two outs for his first appearance for an ace vs. ace showdown.
C'est maintenant Kawakami qui doit lancer. Comment va-t-il s'en sortir face aux batteurs de Yakushi et surtout face à Raiichi ?
토도로키에게 맞은 홈런으로 인해 멘탈이 무너져버린 사와무라는 결국 강판당하고 만다. 사와무라를 대신해 마운드에 오른 건 카와카미. 그러나 카와카미또한 부담감에 자신의 공을 던지지 못 하였는데…
8回表，替换泽村上场与雷市对战的川上。川上与御幸选择的策略是四坏球，乍一看，青道遇到的危机很显而易见。但是，川上放走了雷市，反过来看情况还有转机。
