The Requirements to be a Pitcher

(Nishiura-2 vs. Mihoshi-3[Yoshi, Oda & Hatake]: bottom of the 4th – bottom of the 7th inning) Going into the bottom of the 7th inning, Kanou finally goes into detail about how great Mihashi’s control really is, and Mihoshi’s substitute coach comes up with a plan. Abe tried to aim for a perfect game (not letting any opposing players to get onto base), but because Mizutani missed the ball, the perfect game was lost. Abe then was determined to have a no hit and no run game, but since Oda followed the coach’s plan, Oda was able to assist his teammate to run home. To make matters worse, Hatake was able to rally by hitting a home run, placing Mihoshi in the lead. However, despite the devastation, Mihashi still has the will to keep on pitching.

2점을 리드한채 맞이한 5회, 니시우라 고교부는 다시 원래의 페이스를 되찾은 카노 때문에 점수를 얻지 못하고 있었다. 한편 미하시도 미호시 학원을 상대로 완벽한 투구를 선보이며 한 명의 출루도 허락하지 않고 있다. 어떻게든 점수를 내기 위해 미호시 학원의 4번 타자 오다는 미하시를 공략할 힌트가 없는지 카노에게 묻는다. 그런 오다에게 카노는 ‘투수의 조건’이란 무엇인지 되묻는데...