Ep. 17: Touma faces tough seeded rivals and Sankou Academy's historical ties
Aired on August 3, 2019
As competitors from seeded school teams emerge sequentially, the path to the nationals grows more difficult. Despite these escalating challenges, Touma remains determined to continue without retreating. In the second round, Meisei High School is set to face Sankou Academy. This opposing team possesses a specific history connected to the squad that claimed the national championship title 30 years ago. The narrative highlights the increasing pressure on Touma and his teammates as they navigate these formidable obstacles while confronting the lingering legacy associated with their upcoming match against Sankou Academy.
Episodes
- Ep. 13 · Summer nationals begin as the team faces Kenjou High in the first round
- Ep. 14 · Tense Pitching Duel Between Meisei High and Kenjou High Leads to Unexpected Home Run
- Ep. 15 · Touma Hits Home Run Against Akai as Meisei Struggles in Eighth Inning
- Ep. 16 · Meisei High Returns to Routine Amidst Arisa and Otomi's Rivalry
- Ep. 17 · Touma faces tough seeded rivals and Sankou Academy's historical ties
- Ep. 18 · Meisei High's Tachibana Brothers Draw Attention Amidst Haruka's Concerns for Ace Touma
- Ep. 19 · Touma maintains his rhythm despite public attention and recent struggles.
- Ep. 20 · Touma's Exhaustion Threatens Meisei High's East Tokyo Tournament Run
- Ep. 21 · Meisei High School struggles to maintain lead against Kaiounishi in ninth inning