The episode begins with catching practice among the players of Nishiura, where through Sakaeguchi's speculations, the reason for Mihashi's obsession with the pitcher's mound is revealed! Just before the game begins,with Sakitama having chosen offence, Momoe-san tells Hanai that he can be the hero today, a statement which slightly throws him off. The game begins and Hanai does a squeeze play as cleanup, however Tajima asks him not to be content with just this and Hanai is at a loss for how to react. During defense Mihashi and Abe give Sakura a walk as planned, and Mihashi handles the jeering from the crowds...