Ep. 20: Touma's Exhaustion Threatens Meisei High's East Tokyo Tournament Run
Aired on August 24, 2019

The Meisei High School baseball team has advanced to the top eight of the East Tokyo Tournament, bringing the nationals within reach. As anticipation from the surrounding community and the wider world intensifies, the pressure mounts on the squad. However, the physical toll of the competition becomes critical for pitcher Touma. Having pitched in four consecutive games since the opening match, his body is pushed to the limit. His severe exhaustion poses a significant challenge to the team's momentum, raising concerns about his ability to continue performing at the required level amidst the growing excitement and high stakes of the ongoing tournament.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 22 · Meisei High School faces Mita in the East Tokyo Tournament semi-finals
- Ep. 23 · Meisei and Toushuu face off in a tight semi-final where Touma's pitching keeps the score level.
- Ep. 24 · Meisei and Toushuu remain scoreless in a tight semi-final featuring Mita and Touma's development