Ep. 51: Seido faces Inashiro in a high-stakes match for Nationals qualification
Aired on October 5, 2014

Seido competes against Inashiro to secure a spot in the Nationals tournament. Mei struggles with overthinking during his opening duel against Kuromichi, leading to a walk. Kuromichi advances to second base while standing, followed by a sacrifice bunt from Kominato that moves him to third. Isashiki then hits a base hit, giving Seido a 1-0 lead. With no options left, Mei chooses to face Yuuki in a one-on-one battle as his teammates question his mental state. This segment adapts chapter 148, the first half of 149, all of 150, and the first half of 151.
Episodes
- Ep. 47 · Sawamura Vows to Defeat Inashiro While Kazuya Escorts First Years
- Ep. 48 · Seidou Dormitory Training Regimens Before Championship
- Ep. 49 · Azuma returns to Seidou for fielding practice against strong hitters.
- Ep. 50 · Coach Intensifies Infield Training as Rei Shares Third Year Memories
- Ep. 51 · Seido faces Inashiro in a high-stakes match for Nationals qualification
- Ep. 52 · Furuya dominates with control while Mei and Miyuki clash in a tense pitching duel.
- Ep. 53 · Narumiya strikes out Yuki with a fastball to shift momentum for Inashiro
- Ep. 54 · Furuya hits Narumiya to set up Shirasu while Inashiro faces Tanba in the fifth inning
- Ep. 55 · Inashiro loads bases but Tanba survives while Narumiya and Harada confuse Seido batters.