Ep. 71: Katoka redirects Sawamura to running drills while the team prioritizes roster spots over his recovery.
Aired on March 1, 2015
During practice sessions, Katoka decides to keep Sawamura from pitching and instead assigns him to another field to concentrate on running exercises. Sawamura behaves like a zombie and acts as a hindrance to the team. Miyuki, Harucchi, and many of Sawamura's friends from the team maintain faith that he will return. However, rather than figuring out how they can help him, they focus on strengthening their own chances of being on the spring tourney roster. This shift in team dynamics highlights the struggle between individual ambition and collective support as the group prepares for the upcoming tournament season.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 73 · Yuki shares Kataoka's resignation news, prompting a third-year plan while Maezono mentors the team.
- Ep. 74 · Seniors persuade Kataoka to hold a graduation match before the tournament begins.
- Ep. 75 · The intense game stays close at 3-1 until the bottom of the eighth inning.