Ep. 33: Kataoka Adjusts Seido Pitching Rotation Ahead of Yakushi Matchup
Aired on May 25, 2014
Chris analyzes Yakushi’s batting strength and ace Sanada’s shootball, prompting Kataoka to restructure Seido’s pitching strategy. He assigns Furuya to innings one through three, Sawamura to four through six, and Kawakami to seven through nine. Kataoka informs Tanba to prepare in the bullpen for potential fifth-inning appearances. On game day, the Seido team focuses their attention on Raichi Todoroki. However, Coach Raizou Todoroki alters the lineup, moving Raichi to the leadoff spot. This segment adapts chapters ninety-five through ninety-seven of the manga series.
Episodes
- Ep. 29 · Seido batters advance while Miyuki predicts Yeung's pitches to shift momentum.
- Ep. 30 · Seido defeats Akikawa 7-2 in a tense tie as Yeung enjoys his final summer of baseball
- Ep. 31 · Seido observes Manaka while Yakushi introduces new lineup changes including Todoroki.
- Ep. 32 · Raichi returns to face Manaka while Seido prepares for an unknown opponent.
- Ep. 33 · Kataoka Adjusts Seido Pitching Rotation Ahead of Yakushi Matchup
- Ep. 34 · Furuya and Raichi clash as Seido takes an early lead
- Ep. 35 · Furuya hits a homerun while Sawamura adjusts his pitching strategy against Raichi in the third inning.
- Ep. 36 · Sanada's Cutter Threatens Seido as Raichi Steps Up to Bat
- Ep. 37 · Sawamura pitches one inning against Raichi, leading to a dramatic double play.