Ep. 21: Sawamura proposes a vertical bunt strategy to disrupt Kyuta's perfect game.
Aired on April 16, 2005

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Sawamura suggests using vertical bunts to break Kyuta's perfect game. Goro orders batters to fake these bunts, filling the bases. The opposing coach attempts to remove Kyuta for emotional display, but Goro successfully challenges the decision with the umpire's support. Kyuta stays in the game and initiates a one-on-one duel against Goro. The winner of this confrontation will advance their team to the showdown against Yokohama Little League. This match determines the next stage of the competition for both squads involved in the ongoing tournament.
Episodes
- Ep. 17 · The Tournament Begins With a Challenge Against Past Finalists
- Ep. 18 · The match proceeds as Goro successfully hits a home run.
- Ep. 19 · Momoko seeks Hideki's advice on approaching Goro, who suffers nightmares of abandonment during their wedding.
- Ep. 20 · Goro's Mistake!?
- Ep. 21 · Sawamura proposes a vertical bunt strategy to disrupt Kyuta's perfect game.
- Ep. 22 · Team struggles to catch Goro while he prepares to help Toshi and Ryoko play
- Ep. 23 · Dolphins Face Crisis as Momoko Takes Over Coaching Duties
- Ep. 24 · Yokohama Takes Early Lead as Goro Seeks Redemption Against Toshi
- Ep. 25 · Goro's Exhaustion Threatens His Baseball Future Amidst Final Games