Ep. 40: Climactic ninth-inning duel between Tanba and Raichi determines semifinal advancement
Aired on July 20, 2014
The match between Seido and Yakushi reaches its peak during the top of the ninth inning. A pivotal confrontation unfolds between pitchers Tanba and Raichi. After Tanba establishes a 2-2 count, catcher Miyuki signals for the debut of the forkball. The narrative focuses on whether Raichi can overcome this new pitch or succumb to the intense pressure. The outcome of this game decides which team advances to the semifinals, while the defeated side reflects on areas for improvement in the upcoming season. This segment adapts manga chapters 116 through 120.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 41 · Seido Prepares for Semifinal Against Curveball Specialist With Furuya Resting
- Ep. 42 · Seido trails early but rallies in the fourth inning against Hino's curve ball.
- Ep. 43 · Haruchi's Double and Seido's Pitching Struggles in the Sixth Inning
- Ep. 44 · Sawamura Unveils New Crossfire Pitch in Crucial Matchup Against Hino