While conversing with her teammates, Jinguji is urged by her catcher to not carry too much of the team's burden herself and allow her teammates to contribute. Inspired, Seijo begins to mount a comeback while an injury to Aoi and Maiko tiring force Tomoe and Yüki to take over, with the latter as the new pitcher. Yüki struggles to accurately pitch early on, but Satogahama remains competitive as she adjusts. Waka gets the final out to secure the win for Satogahama. The team is later eliminated in the second round of the tournament. However, their success attracts new members to the club.