The Astro Nine team, divided due to frustrations and injuries, discovers that Kyushichi has been secretly playing while injured, leading to a renewed sense of unity. Kyuhachi avenges his brother by striking out Joe while Kyuichi, after a motivational dream with Eiji Sawamura, decides to create a new magic pitch as Ryu prepares to take the mound.

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