As the second game of Day 5 of the tournament ended, Miyagi's representative Sendai Yuuying narrowly defeated Shimane's representative Kaisei High School with a score of 6:5, temporarily concluding the first round of the 2010 Summer Koshien tournament—the second round's battles immediately reigniting without a moment of mourning for the defeated.
The third match on Day 5, Kanagawa's representative Tokai University Sagami took the lead in the second round—ranked as the second favorite after Konan High School in this Summer Koshien, Tokai University Sagami showcased their absolute strength as a contender for the championship.
