The first half of the first inning ended with Waseda Jitsugyo unexpectedly leading Chukyo University by a staggering 8-0 margin.
As the teams switched roles, the Waseda Jitsugyo players were warming up with passing drills; meanwhile, the stadium announcer was introducing the defensive players on the field to the audience, both onsite and watching on TV:
"Pitcher, Lin Guanglai, first year.
Catcher, Tsuchiya Ryota, third year.
First baseman, Sugai Natsuki, third year.
Second baseman, Fukasawa Kouta, third year.
Third baseman, Chongxin Shen Zhong, second year.
Shortstop, Matsunaga Kenta, second year.
Left fielder, Kakiwara Yosuke, third year.
Center fielder, Kenshu Yasuda, second year.
Right fielder, Onoda Shunsuke, third year."
"Bottom of the first inning, Chukyo University's offense, the batter is their leadoff, right fielder, Koizumi Shu."
