Ep. 68: Yakushi and Seido face off in a practice game where Furuya dominates and Sawamura seeks pitching duties.
Aired on February 8, 2015
Yakushi and Seido engage in a practice match to determine their respective aces for the upcoming spring season. Furuya successfully strikes out Raichi, keeping the Yakushi team scoreless throughout the game. Meanwhile, Sawamura grows impatient and requests permission from manager Kataoka to take the mound. Kataoka refuses the request, identifying Sawamura as a relief pitcher rather than a starter. He explains that the current game is crucial for deciding who will serve as the primary ace for each team during the spring competitions. This practice session serves as a critical evaluation for the players' roles and responsibilities within their respective squads.
Episodes
- Ep. 64 · Sawamura and Furuya cope with defeat while Miyuki becomes captain before seniors retire.
- Ep. 65 · Seido practices for spring while Inashiro advances to Koshien finals
- Ep. 66 · An outsider observes Seido practices and approaches Coach Katoka after Inashiro's narrow Koshien loss.
- Ep. 67 · Katoka organizes a practice match to highlight the team's need for growth before the spring tournament.
- Ep. 68 · Yakushi and Seido face off in a practice game where Furuya dominates and Sawamura seeks pitching duties.
- Ep. 69 · Furuya moves to left field after five innings while Sawamura struggles with control issues
- Ep. 70 · Sawamura struggles with control and confidence after conceding three runs
- Ep. 71 · Katoka redirects Sawamura to running drills while the team prioritizes roster spots over his recovery.
- Ep. 72 · Miyuki seeks Chris's help to cure Sawamura's depression with a new pitch