Ep. 18: Miyuki pushes Sawamura to pitch inside while Furuya learns from the training camp experience.

Miyuki attempts to improve Sawamura's pitching by encouraging him to throw inside the strike zone, though his motivational efforts appear ineffective. Sawamura starts to trust his infielders, leading to noticeable improvements in his performance despite allowing several runs. Both Sawamura and Furuya absorb the intended lessons from the training camp. Following the match, Coach Matsumoto recognizes Sawamura's potential, describing his skills as a secret weapon that requires refinement. The narrative spans chapters 51 to 53 of the series.

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