Momoe is infuriated to learn that Mihashi has never shaken off a pitch call from Abe, but decides not to scold Mihashi until after the game to preserve Mihashi's focus on the game. Takenouchi, Bijou's first pitcher, is replaced by Kashima as pitcher. Takenouchi replaces Kitamura as left fielder. Kashima's pitches are faster than Nishiura is used to by players and they have difficulty hitting. To avoid stepping on Kurata's arm in a successful dive toward home, Abe sprains his left knee. Tajima replaces Abe as catcher. Nishihiro plays left field and Mizutani plays third. Mihashi and the team resolves to do their best to make up for Abe's absence. Fifth inning (1-2), sixth inning (0-0), seventh inning (1-x).
사인이 훌륭하게 성공하고, 4번타자 와다를 아웃시키고 5회초를 시작하는 미하시. 자신이 여기까지 온것도, 모두가 자신에게 잘해주는것도 모두 아베 덕분이라고 생각하는 미하시는 아베를 더욱 신뢰하게 되는데...
