Ep. 18: Umemiya and Miyuki clash in the eighth inning before Sawamura takes the mound.

With two outs and a runner on third base during the bottom of the eighth inning, Umemiya faces off against Miyuki. Miyuki hits a long ball but stops just short of the fence, allowing the game to proceed into the final inning. For this decisive final inning, Coach Kataoka assigns the mound to Sawamura, citing his strong spirit as the reason for the selection. This matchup between Umemiya and Miyuki sets the stage for the concluding moments of the game, with Sawamura stepping up to pitch under the coach's direction.

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