Ep. 2: Kazuya supports Eijun during a tense match against Seido's Azuma
Aired on October 13, 2013
Kazuya Miyuki takes on the catcher role for Sawamura during a contest against Seido’s formidable clean-up batter, Kiyokuni Azuma. Eijun struggles with tension and lacks control while attempting to pitch down the middle. Kazuya calls time to offer encouragement, which helps Eijun regain composure and discover a new, potent pitching ability. Witnessing Kazuya’s positive influence on his performance, Eijun resolves to join Seido with the goal of becoming the team ace. This episode adapts chapters 2 and 3 of the source material.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Eijun Sawamura receives a recruitment invitation from Seidou High assistant director Rei Takashima.
- Ep. 2 · Kazuya supports Eijun during a tense match against Seido's Azuma
- Ep. 3 · Eijun Oversleeps and Faces Coach Kataoka's Strict Pitcher Challenge
- Ep. 4 · Seido plays Ichidai Third High while Sawamura trains with Furuya
- Ep. 5 · First years compete against upperclassmen in a crucial tryout match for starting positions.
- Ep. 6 · Eijun and Haruichi collaborate against upperclassmen until Eijun faces roommate Masuko on the mound.