Ep. 9: Seido trains for the second round while Furuya shifts positions and Sawamura works on his inside pitch.
Seido High School adjusts its training regimen by relocating batting cages to prepare for the upcoming second round. The team remains focused on the potential third-round rematch against Inashiro should they advance. Coach Kataoka alters the starting lineup to create uncertainty for their opponent, Nanamori. Furuya is assigned to left field, leaving the starting pitcher role undecided. Simultaneously, Sawamura engages in late-night practice sessions to recover his inside pitch technique. Miyuki also appoints Watanabe Hisashi as the new team manager, replacing Chris. These strategic changes aim to optimize performance and address specific player needs before the next match. The squad balances tactical adjustments with individual skill development to ensure readiness for the challenges ahead.
Episodes
- Ep. 5 · Seido and Teito face intensified rain and a 3D strike zone during a pivotal sixth inning
- Ep. 6 · Seido struggles in the sixth inning before Coach Kataoka replaces Furuya with Sawamura in the seventh.
- Ep. 7 · Sawamura pitches effectively while Seido struggles with weather and base hitting
- Ep. 8 · Kenta Hits Double as Seido Advances While Kataoka’s Coaching Style Evolves
- Ep. 9 · Seido trains for the second round while Furuya shifts positions and Sawamura works on his inside pitch.
- Ep. 10 · Sawamura's Debut Start Against Nanamori Features Shocking Inside Pitches
- Ep. 11 · Sawamura’s Dominance and Watanabe’s Shock at Inashiro’s Struggle
- Ep. 12 · Inashiro replaces Hirano with Mei as pitcher while facing tactical disagreements and a sudden defeat.
- Ep. 13 · After Inashiro's defeat, the Seido Nine react with disturbance to Miyuki and Maezono's treatment of Watanabe.