Ep. 36: Sanada's Cutter Threatens Seido as Raichi Steps Up to Bat
Aired on June 15, 2014
Sanada enters the game, utilizing a dangerous cutter that neutralizes Seido's offense while Chris questions his delayed debut. Ichidai players observe Yakushi falling behind 5-1 and notice Tanba warming up in the fifth inning. Yakushi batters struggle against Sawamura's timing, prompting Raizou to advise taking two strikes to adjust. The eighth batter reaches base, followed by a rare bunt from the ninth hitter. Raichi faces his third at-bat, where a home run would narrow the score to 5-3 and disrupt Seido's momentum. Spectators question if Sawamura will be replaced as a mysterious foot appears from the dugout. This segment adapts chapters 104 through 106.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 38 · Seido leads by two runs as Yakushi rallies in the eighth inning against Kawakami.
- Ep. 39 · Tanba pitches with control issues while Seido extends their lead in the ninth inning.
- Ep. 40 · Climactic ninth-inning duel between Tanba and Raichi determines semifinal advancement