Though Nishiura is playing a good defence, the lucky breaks that Tōsei keep on having make the members of Nishiura seem clumsy. The mound becomes slipper as the rain pours down harder, causing Mihashi to lose his footing and throw a wild pitch, giving Tōsei the opportunity to steal another run. To make matters worse, Mihashi’s fever is rising, but after Ruri tells him that Kanō and Mihoshi won their game, "Ren-Ren" has renewed strength and will to pitch the rest of the game.