Ep. 21: Sawamura Passes Exams and Seido Faces Maimon West in Tokyo Tournament
Kanemaru assists Sawamura in preparing for mandatory exams, which are required for game eligibility. Sawamura achieves scores of 30, 35, 35, and 36, securing his spot in the tournament while Furuya must retake his test. Chris observes Sawamura pitching and considers refining his grip into an unbeatable weapon. During the Tokyo Tournament opening ceremonies, Seido learns that only the championship finalists advance to the National Tournament. Back at the practice facility, Furuya and Sawamura adjust to fielding conditions while Kawakami struggles with confidence. The coach reassures Kawakami by naming him the ace closer, allowing Furuya to serve as the starter. Seido begins their first match against Maimon West, where the opposing team aims to test the strength of Furuya's fastball.
Episodes
- Ep. 17 · Hiromi Toshi dominates Seido batters with increasing speed in the early innings.
- Ep. 18 · Miyuki pushes Sawamura to pitch inside while Furuya learns from the training camp experience.
- Ep. 19 · Inashiro Industrial and Seido face off in a three-match training series against Shuuhoku.
- Ep. 20 · Tanba's Fork Ball and the Emergency Game Cancellation During Seido versus Shuuhoku
- Ep. 21 · Sawamura Passes Exams and Seido Faces Maimon West in Tokyo Tournament
- Ep. 22 · Seido Dominates Maimon West with Furuya's High Fastball in Chapters 63 to 65
- Ep. 23 · Seido advances after a 15-0 lead while Chris trains Sawamura on pitch mechanics.
- Ep. 24 · Seido dominates Puplic Murata East while observing Yeung's clockwork pitching mechanics.
- Ep. 25 · Coach Kataoka tests Sawamura while Furuya faces Akikawa's bunting strategy