The Meisei Junior High team progresses through the prelims of the national juniors as Souichirou and Touma begin their battery relationship.

A big storm blows in sending everyone running for cover, and Nan reminisces about his near-death experience. Souichirou meets Hiroki Mita, a star player from another school and Arisa's big brother.

Touma puts the first run on the board for Meisei, but Kenjo’s star slugger Akai doesn’t intend to let it go unanswered.

Otomi spends the rainy day bowling, while her brothers try to figure out whether or not she's on a date!

Six innings in, the semifinal match between Meisei and Toushu remains scoreless. Under the burning sun and the pressure of the crowd, which team's star pitcher will reach his limit first?