Ep. 13: Goro Persuades Coach to Attend Baseball Summer Camp Despite Injury
Aired on February 12, 2005

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Goro convinces the coach to take the team to a baseball summer camp despite his injury. The event features all the top teams from the area. Goro aims to improve his teammates' abilities and gain personal experience by competing against the best players. However, he worries that this intense competition might negatively impact their self-esteem. The narrative focuses on the tension between high-level training and the psychological well-being of the players as they face strong opponents.
Episodes
- Ep. 9 · Mifune plays for an adult team to regain field privileges despite teammates' distrust.
- Ep. 10 · The adult sandlot team faces a rain-soaked challenge against the determined Little Leaguers.
- Ep. 11 · Goro visits Yokohama and discovers his father played for the local team.
- Ep. 12 · Gibson invites Goro to the All-Star game where Shimizu breaks his arm and Gibson pitches only fastballs.
- Ep. 13 · Goro Persuades Coach to Attend Baseball Summer Camp Despite Injury
- Ep. 14 · Goro's Pride Leads to Reckless Match Against Second Place Team
- Ep. 15 · The Coach Confronts His Fear of Being Too Nice Before Summer Camp Ends
- Ep. 16 · Team members doubt their stamina while Goro and Komori pace themselves easily on the hill
- Ep. 17 · The Tournament Begins With a Challenge Against Past Finalists