Ep. 27: Furuya Struggles as Sawamura Enters to Face Akikawa's Bunt Strategy

Rising temperatures prompt Coach Kataoka to warn Furuya that allowing any runner on base will result in his removal. This ultimatum initially boosts Furuya’s speed, but Akikawa’s effective bunt tactics exhaust him, necessitating a pitcher change. Sawamura enters the game and nearly makes an error on a throw to first base. Miyuki then calls for an inside four-seam fastball, a pitch Sawamura previously used against the coach. The batter hesitates, unable to track the pitch due to Sawamura’s unique form, resulting in a pop out to third base. This sequence allows the team to escape the fourth inning. The episode adapts chapters 79 through 82 from the source material.

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