Ep. 5: First years compete against upperclassmen in a crucial tryout match for starting positions.
Aired on November 3, 2013
Coach Kataoka, known as "Shades" to Sawamura, arranges a practice game pitting the first-year players against the reserve members of the second and third-year squads. This contest aims to select the starting lineup for future practice matches. During a visit to the bath, Sawamura encounters Kataoka, who offers him a final opportunity to respond to a previous inquiry. Upon receiving an answer, Sawamura earns a spot in the upcoming game. However, his assignment to the outfield position may jeopardize his prospects of joining the varsity team. The narrative spans chapters 9 through 12.
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
- Ep. 9 · Sawamura seeks Chris to find his pitching specialty after failing to control speed.