Ep. 4: Seido plays Ichidai Third High while Sawamura trains with Furuya
Aired on October 27, 2013
Seido competes against Ichidai Third High School, the team that defeated them last year. Their powerful offense scores runs, but ace Tanba struggles, turning the match into a batting contest. Sawamura is absent from the game, remaining at school for training. First-year pitcher Furuya approaches him, sympathizing with his unusual methods and offering to play catch. Sawamura appreciates the gesture, yet Furuya’s throwing speed surpasses his expectations. This segment adapts chapters 7 to 9 of the series.
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.
- Ep. 7 · Furuya and Eijun receive varsity and JV promotions with assigned training partners.
- Ep. 8 · Chris's Hidden Struggles and Eijun's Realization of His True Dedication