Ep. 10: Eijun Refines His Pitching Skills Before the Final Junior Varsity Match
Aired on December 8, 2013
Chris explains that Eijun’s unique moving fastball distinguishes him and could make him an ace with consistent training for one year. Eijun resolves to repay his coach by delivering his best pitch during a game. During secret night practices, Coach Kataoka discovers him and threatens to separate him from Chris. After Eijun explains his motivation, Kataoka suggests a towel exercise to enhance flexibility and control. With his speed restored and movement improved, Eijun prepares for his final JV game. The narrative questions whether a catcher will be available to handle his advanced moving fastball. This segment adapts chapters 25 through 27 of the manga series.
Episodes
- Ep. 6 · Eijun and Haruichi collaborate against upperclassmen until Eijun faces roommate Masuko on the mound.
- Ep. 7 · Furuya and Eijun receive varsity and JV promotions with assigned training partners.
- Ep. 8 · Chris's Hidden Struggles and Eijun's Realization of His True Dedication
- Ep. 9 · Sawamura seeks Chris to find his pitching specialty after failing to control speed.
- Ep. 10 · Eijun Refines His Pitching Skills Before the Final Junior Varsity Match
- Ep. 11 · Chris Enters the Game as Eijun Struggles with Control Issues
- Ep. 12 · Chris trains Sawamura while his father intervenes and Zaizen shifts strategy to target Chris.
- Ep. 13 · Sawamura's Original Form Shifts Momentum as Chris Becomes Manager
- Ep. 14 · Intense training camp begins with pickoff drills and fielding scenarios for the first years.