<Tr> <Th> 75 </Th> <Td> "In Pursuit" "Sono Basho o Mezashite -" (その 場所 を 目指し て ―) </Td> <Td> March 29, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> The game remains close at 3 - 1 . In the bottom of the eighth the 1st & 2nd year players manage to tie the game up . Miyuki brings in Sawamura to play in the ninth inning . Sawamura's first opponent ends up being none other than the subbing in Chris . Sawamura pitches to his best ability as a thanks to Chris for teaching him all he knows . The two teams remain tied at 3 at the end of 9 . Kataoka calls for the game to continue until all the seniors have played, allowing Sawamura the chance to master his new pitch during the seniors final game . </Td> </Tr> <Table> <Tr> <Th> No . </Th> <Th> Title </Th> <Th> Original air date </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> "Howling In The Summer" "Manatsu no Houkou" (真夏 の 咆哮) </Td> <Td> April 6, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> With the upcoming Fall Tournament approaching, Monthly Baseball Kingdom recaps the Summer Tournament trying to figure out whom the dark horses will be . The begin with the Seido, Yakushi game . The recap covers the highlights from chapters 95 to 120 . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> "The Summer Heat Haze" "Manatsu no Kagerou" (真夏 の 陽炎) </Td> <Td> April 13, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> Monthly Baseball Kingdom continues their recap of the Summer Tournament by reviewing the Seido, Inashiro Tokyo West regional championship game . The recap covers until Eijun heads to the mound . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> "The Kings of Summer" "Manatsu no Ouja" (真夏 の 王者) </Td> <Td> April 20, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> Monthly Baseball Kingdom finishes their recap of the Summer Tournament by finishing the review on the Seido, Inashiro regional championship game . The recap covers all of Eijun's pitches right up until Inashiro gets the game - winning hit off of Kawakami . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> "The Fall Tournament Begins!" "Iza, Aki Tai!" (いざ, 秋 大!) </Td> <Td> April 27, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> Seido ends up in the fall's most competitive bracket . In order to have any chance to advance they will have to overcome regular national tournament participant Teito, a school that has advanced to nationals 27 times and won in twice . As if that weren't enough, Teito has an unrivaled first year pitcher who can see the strike zone three dimensionally . Coach Kataoka comes up with a strategy that could give Seido the ability to advance if they can pull it off, and he delivers a few words to Sawamura when Sawamura asks if he can switch to being a sidearm pitcher . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 5 </Th> <Td> "The Cold Rain" "Tsumetai Ame" (冷たい 雨) </Td> <Td> May 4, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> Seido and Teito begin playing in the rain . Every time Seido goes out to field the rain seems to pick up . Making things harder is Teito's pitcher is using his 3D strike zone to its fullest, keeping Seido from getting on base . As things pick up in the sixth the rain gets heavier . Furuya gets in the zone and throws his best pitches of the day . Everyone thinks Furuya will be unbeatable, but as the top of the sixth ends a pause is called for, ruining all of Furuya's focus . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 6 </Th> <Td> "Out of Order" "OUT OF ORDER" (Out of Order) </Td> <Td> May 11, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> The game resumes in the bottom of the sixth . Miyuki gets on with a lead - off double, but Furuya misses the signal and pops out to the third baseman . In the end Miyuki advances to third, but Seido fails to score . At the top of the seventh Furuya walks the lead - off batter and gives up three consecutive hits . Seido gets one out, but Furuya falls behind again 2--0 . Coach Kataoka decides to change pitchers and inserts Sawamura, whom has been warming up in the bullpen during the entire rain delay . Teito's batters try to focus on Sawamura's inside pitch but are shocked with Sawamura's crazy smile and all his outside pitch focus . Sawamura manages to strike out the first batter and gets the next one to ground out to third, halting Teito's momentum with only 1 run . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 7 </Th> <Td> "Where I Am" "Genzaichi" (現在地) </Td> <Td> May 18, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> Sawamura's arrival causes a slight change of pace in the game . Mukai begins throwing more balls and Seido finally manages to start getting on base more consistently . However the weather continues to hamper Seido, even leading to a bunt failure from Sawamura . Sawamura counters by continuing to pitch to the outside and forcing 1 - 2 - 3 innings until the top of the eighth . A double with two outs gives Teito a chance to increase their lead, but Sawamura forces a ground out to first base to end the inning . At the bottom of the eighth Mukai forces the first two batters out before giving up a single to Toujou Hideaki and a double to Kuraomichi . Not wanting to risk a turnaround, Teito walks Haruichi to load the bases and face off against Maezono Kenta who is hitless on the day . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 8 </Th> <Td> "Scenario" "Sujigaki" (筋書き) </Td> <Td> May 25, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> Maezono Kenta faces off with Teito and Mukai's 3D strike zone . When he is able to make contact with a couple of outside pitches, Teito decides to try and confuse him by changing it up with n inside pitch . Kenta manages to hit a double, scoring three runs for Seido . All the scouts are shocked to see it is Kenta who gets the hit that seems to turn the game around . For the ninth inning Sawamura is subbed out and Kawakami is brought in . Kawakami gives up a couple of unexpected timely hits, but some calm words from Miyuki changes his pace and determines the final outcome of the game . As the game ends the sun breaks out on to the field, signifying it approves of whom has won and advanced . After the game Ochiai Hiromitsu questions Kataoka on why he made some of the moves he did during the game . He realizes Katoka's coaching style if slowly evolving him and realizes if he doesn't start giving input now, Kataoka may very well not be leaving the team's head coach position . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 9 </Th> <Td> "My Path" "Wagamichi" (我 が 道) </Td> <Td> June 1, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> Seido prepares for the second round by moving the batting cages and giving the players a different type of practice than they are used to . Despite the change in practice style, the entire team is aware that if they win their next game a rematch with Inashiro could await them in the third round . Coach Kataoka decides to change up the line - up to confuse their second round opponent, Nanamori . Furuya is placed in left field, but whom will get the starters role? Meanwhile Sawamura practices late into the night trying to regain his use of the inside pitch . Miyuki also decides to ask Watanabe Hisashi to act as the new manager for Seido, replacing Chris . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 10 </Th> <Td> "Did You Just Pitch ..." "Nagetayona" (投げ たよ な) </Td> <Td> June 8, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> Sawamura is given his first start against Nanamori . Before the game commences he pitches against Kuramochi and shocks everyone by pitching inside . Meanwhile Mei trains his backup from left field . The episode rotates between Inashiro and Seido matches . Seido gets out to a 5 - 0 lead as Sawamura comes to the mound . Sawamura accidentally beans the first batter before loading the bases . Nanamori realizes Sawamura is focusing on outside pitches and decides to target them, so Sawamura waves of one call and asks to throw an inside pitch . Covers chapters 261 - 263 . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 11 </Th> <Td> "The Underdog Story" "Gekokujou" (下克上) </Td> <Td> June 15, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> Sawamura regains the use of his inside pitch to stun Nanamori . Nanamori is forced to leave the bases loaded in the first inning . Afterwards Seido's batters continue to dominate the plate, and Sawamura refuses to let anyone on base . Seido ends with a called 11 - 0 game in 5 innings . After the game Miyuki comes up to Sawamura and announces he can finally contend for the ace spot . Over at another stadium Hisashi Watanabe watches the Inashiro game against Ugumori and is stunned to see Inashiro has only scored 1 run . Umemiya's aggressive yet reckless plays seems to spark Ugumori as the game goes on, despite him being picked off at the plate on what would be the tying run . As Inashiro reaches the seventh with a batter of second Umemiya, who has pitched nothing but a slow curve, is forced to unveil his power curve, which the opposition thinks is a slider . The pitch stuns Inashiro and forces a quick 3 - outs . The two teams head into the eighth with the score 1 - 0 and the winner getting Seido in the next round . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 12 </Th> <Td> "Self - Destruction" "Jikai" (自壊) </Td> <Td> June 22, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> Inashiro ask a change in player, replacing Hirano as pitcher with Mei . With the new team in Inashiro, there is a lack of leader, coach is thinking of making Mei the captain of this team . Mei strikes out the first batter on his first pitch . Ugumori's player Gacchan manage a steal . Inashiro sends in a messenger . Inashiro teammates reconfirm confidence in Mei, but he doesn't seem to need it, he is already confident enough . Mei pitches, and resulting in two foul, The catcher called for change - up but Mei denies, The cather then called for a forkball and Mei saids no, they can't seems to agree on the pitch . Em decides they can force their way with a fastball and batter hits resulting 2 run for Ugumori . In Seido, Sawamura tells the assistant coach not able to pitch what he want to pitch and walk away is scarier than pitching an inside ball . While samara is looking forward to the payback he will have with Inashiro, They get a call informing them the defeat of Inashiro . Coach tells Mei that an Ace that pitches for himself is not an true Ace . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 13 </Th> <Td> "Fissure" "Kiretsu" (亀裂) </Td> <Td> June 29, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> Ugumori's team celebrates their win over Inashiro Industrial while at Seidou, there is a fallout between Miyuki and Maezono . On the day of the match, Sawamura, Furuya, and Haruichi encounter Umemiya in the washroom . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 14 </Th> <Td> "On My Shoulders" "Seou Mono" (背負う モノ) </Td> <Td> July 6, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> The third round of the fall tournament begin . There is an air of tension in Seidou's dugout after the fallout between Miyuki and Maezono the night before . Miyuki however, is quick to remind the team to focus on beating the opponent and they agree . At game time, Furuya recalls what Umemiya had told him in the washroom just before their match, and disobeys Miyuki's lead . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 15 </Th> <Td> "Persistent and Diligent" "Nebari Tsuyoku Tantan to" (粘り強く 淡々 と) </Td> <Td> July 13, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> Miyuki and Maezono set aside their misunderstanding in order to win . Ugumori's team on the other hand, despite being down on runs remain cheerful . Moreover, they make Furuya throw a lot and his pitch count reaches a hundred . He however, is persistent and diligent, pitching low strikes consistently to out the batters . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 16 </Th> <Td> "Chain Reaction" "Rensa Hannou" (連鎖 反応) </Td> <Td> July 20, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> Seidou High continue to expand their lead . But despite being down by five, Ugumori's team however, remain unperturbed and cheerful . Finding inspiration from Matsubara's strong will he's continued to show the team, and the cheering crowd behind them, Ugumori's batters attack relentlessly with no plans of stopping . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 17 </Th> <Td> "Shut Him Down!!" "Nejifuseru" (ねじ伏せ ろ!!) </Td> <Td> July 27, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> After Seidou's failed attempt for a double play, the team is in a pinch with bases loaded and no outs . Yet Seidou decides to face Ugumori's momentum head on . Ugumori however, doesn't back down and manage to scale down Seidou's lead to one . Kataoka decides to leave the eighth inning to Furuya, then have Sawamura pitch in the ninth . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 18 </Th> <Td> "This Guy's Pretty Good" "Yaruze, Koitsu" (やる ぜ, コイツ) </Td> <Td> August 3, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> Sawamura replaces Furuya on the ninth but feels overwhelmed by the cheering crowd, and Umemiya's fighting spirit . Aware of Sawamura's state of mind but at full count, Miyuki takes the time to decide what pitch to call . He thinks of Kataoka's strategy before their defense, but Miyuki calls for a pitch to the inside to strike Umemiya out . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 19 </Th> <Td> "An Uncompromising Challenge" "Dakyounaki Chousen" (妥協 なき 挑戦) </Td> <Td> August 10, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> Seidou pulls off a double play to beat Ugumori High . In a different stadium, Shunshin decides to face Raichi head - on at the bottom of the eighth . He corners him but Raichi eventually hits a home run . The Ugumori team reflects on the last pitch and remain optimistic for the summer . At Seidou, Miyuki and Zono are still at odds and later, Furuya's injury is found out </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 20 </Th> <Td> "With Heads Held High" "Ue o Muite Arukou" (上 を 向い て 歩 こう) </Td> <Td> August 17, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> With Miyuki and Maezono still at odds, Isashiki talks to Maezono while Miyuki seeks Yuuki's advice . Kataoka informs the team of Furuya's condition and Sawamura feels the fate of the team is now in his hands . During practice, Nabe tells Maezono that he is satisfied with how things are, while Ochiai observes the players then thinks of his future coaching plans . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 21 </Th> <Td> "Whispers of the Devil?" "Akuma no Sasayaki?" (悪魔 の ささやき?) </Td> <Td> August 24, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> Days before the quarter finals, the Ouya and Seidou baseball teams prepare for their up coming match - up . At Ouya, the team practice seemingly in a hurry, while at Seidou, Ochiai expresses his disappointment in Miyuki and teaches Sawamura a breaking ball . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 22 </Th> <Td> "Winging It" "Buttsuke Honban" (ぶっつけ 本番) </Td> <Td> August 31, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> Sawamura is able to throw his own unique changeup . At game time, Miyuki calls for the change - up after Sawamura strikes out Ouya's first and second hole . Will Sawamura be able to throw it successfully in a real game? </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 23 </Th> <Td> "School Academic Level" "Hensachi" (偏差 値) </Td> <Td> September 7, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> Ouya High scores two runs at the bottom of the first and seems to have Seidou all figured out . Sawamura however, does a good job keeping Ouya to two runs . On top of the sixth and thanks to Nabe's scouting talent, Seidou have a plan to use against Ouya . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 24 </Th> <Td> "Individual Minds" "Sorezore no Zunou" (それぞれ の 頭脳) </Td> <Td> September 14, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> Aided by Nabe's keen observation on Ouya's plays, Seidou scores two runs on top of the sixth . Coach Araki is quick to notice Seidou's strategy and comes up with a counter . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 25 </Th> <Td> "Zeal" "Yakudou" (躍動) </Td> <Td> September 21, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> Sawamura successfully throws the changeup and the pitch combined with Miyuki's clever game calling makes it difficult for Ouya's batters to focus on a pitch . At the bottom of the ninth, with Ouya failing to turn the game around, Seidou takes the win . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 26 </Th> <Td> "The Conceited Underclassman" "Namaiki na Kouhai" (生意気 な 後輩) </Td> <Td> September 28, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> Following Seidou's win against Ouya, Seiko Academy wins against Sensen Academy . Meanwhile, Inashiro Industrial have a scrimmage against Kokaidai Sagara . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 27 </Th> <Td> "Step By Step" "Ippo...Mata Ippo to" (一歩...また 一歩 と) </Td> <Td> October 5, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> Sawamura receives praise from the coaching staff and his teammates for his performance the last match, and motivates Furuya who asks Ochiai to teach him a breaking ball . Kawakami meanwhile, wants to keep up and thinks of throwing sinkers again . At practice, seeing that the non regulars try their best to earn a regular spot, Kataoka proposes an intra-squad match between the first string and the second string . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 28 </Th> <Td> "The Resilient Second - String" "Hikae no Iji" (控え の 意地) </Td> <Td> October 12, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> The intra-squad match begins with Sawamura pitching for Team B. Ochiai, in charge of Team A, makes Haruichi use a metal bat instead of his signature wooden bat and then instructs the team to go for Eijun's high change - ups . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 29 </Th> <Td> "Demon Child" "Akudou" (悪童) </Td> <Td> October 19, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> The intra-squad game continues . Kataoka's former coach, Sakaki Eijirou arrives and observes the team . He joins Haruno and Club President Oota in the staff room and tells the story of Kataoka when he was just 15 years old and was then called "Demon Child". This episode adapts the seconds half of Chapter 322 to 325 . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 30 </Th> <Td> "The Kings' Roar" "Ouja no Kakegoe" (王者 の 掛け声) </Td> <Td> October 26, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> The top four teams of the Fall Tokyo Tournament: Seiko High, Yakushi High, Sankou, and Seidou High make their preparations for the semi-final match - ups . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 31 </Th> <Td> "The Courage He Gave Me" "Kare ga Kureta Yūki" (彼 が くれ た 勇気) </Td> <Td> November 2, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> The game begins . Seidou scores early in the game and expands their lead, prompting Seiko to switch their ace with Tsunematsu . Tsunematsu prevents Seidou from scoring more than five runs and at the bottom of the third, Seiko's batters swing strongly affecting Furuya's pitching . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 32 </Th> <Td> "The Resolve for Responsibility" "Seou Kakugo" (背負う 覚悟) </Td> <Td> November 9, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> Seidou successfully prevents Seiko from scoring on top of the fourth with a double play . Furuya's injury however seem to be hurting which Kudo notices . Kataoka wants to switch him out but Furuya is determined to continue pitching . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 33 </Th> <Td> "The Ace's Instinct" "Ēsu no Hon'nō" (エース の 本能) </Td> <Td> November 16, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> Seiko Academy scores another run on top of the seventh . At the bottom, Seiko's battery continue to strategically walk Miyuki . The next inning, Nagata hits a two - run home run off Sawamura . Will the home run affect Sawamura's confidence? </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 34 </Th> <Td> "Innocent" "Inosento" (イノセント) </Td> <Td> November 23, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> Sawamura manages to prevent Seiko from scoring additional runs . And at the bottom of the eighth, Seidou fails to score . The next inning, Tsune runs straight to the plate and tackles Miyuki, shocking everyone . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 35 </Th> <Td> "The World Beyond" "Sono Saki no Sekai" (その 先 の 世界) </Td> <Td> November 30, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> Seiko Academy and Seidou High's match reach its conclusion . Seiko Academy is defeated and Seidou High advances to the finals . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 36 </Th> <Td> "Rematch" "Natsu no Tsudzuki" (夏 の 続き) </Td> <Td> December 7, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> The second match of the semifinals is a rematch between Yakushi High and Ichidaisan High . With Ichidaisan's returnee and new ace, Amahisa Kosei, can the team avenge their bitter Summer loss? </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 37 </Th> <Td> "Priorities" "Yūsen Jun'i" (優先 順位) </Td> <Td> December 14, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> With Ichidaisan on the lead and a confident Amahisa on the mound, Yakushi sends Sanada to pitch, and the score is put to a standstill . On top of the eighth, runners on base and Raichi at - bat, can Yakushi turn the game around? </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 38 </Th> <Td> "One Pitch" "Ma no Ichi - kyū" (魔 の 一 球) </Td> <Td> December 21, 2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> Amahisa strikes out Raichi but Sanada changes the flow of the game . Amahisa is switched out and despite Ichidaisan's efforts, they lose to Yakushi High for the second time . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 39 </Th> <Td> "Meeting Expectations" "Kitai ni Kotaetai" (期待 に 、 応え たい) </Td> <Td> January 4, 2016 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> The Seidou High players looks forward to the finals match against Yakushi High . While Furuya is determined to play, Kataoka leaves it to the doctors opinion . At Yakushi High, the players share their goals to the third years . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 40 </Th> <Td> "Play Ball" "Maku wa Matana" (幕 は 待た ない) </Td> <Td> January 11, 2016 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> Kuramochi talks to Shirasu about Miyuki's injury, while the coaching staff talks about the possibility of Furuya not playing, and the pitcher order: Kawakami will start then Sawamura . On the day of the finals, Kuramochi confronts Miyuki . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 41 </Th> <Td> "The Lead - off Man" "Toppakō" (突破口) </Td> <Td> January 18, 2016 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> The finals match begin with Seidou's offense . Kuramochi shows his prowess as Seidou's lead - off but despite making it to third, Seidou doesn't score . At the bottom, Kawakami starts for Seidou and Miyuki calls for the sinker . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 42 </Th> <Td> "Fastball, Featuring Todoroki" "Todoroki Kyū" (轟 球) </Td> <Td> January 25, 2016 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> Seidou scores the first run of the game with Maezono's bat while Kawakami pitches strongly at the bottom . On top of the third, Seidou on scoring position and Miyuki at - bat, Raizou makes his move sending in Raichi to the mound to face Miyuki . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 43 </Th> <Td> "To This Side" "Kotchi - gawa e" (こっち 側 へ) </Td> <Td> February 1, 2016 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> Kawakami continues to hold Yakushi's batters down . At the bottom, at - bat, he face off against Raichi . Kawakami hits but the strength of Raichi's pitch numbs his hand . Will this affect Kawakami's pitching? </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 44 </Th> <Td> "The Best Fastball" "Saikō no Sutorēto" (最高 の ストレート) </Td> <Td> February 8, 2016 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> Thinking that it's too early to walk off the mound, Kawakami pitches and the batter hits the ball and Kuramochi thinks that they can get a double play if he stops it, but just as the ball is passing the mound, Kawakami interferes with the ball's course and taps it away from its original path towards Kuramochi . Quickly alters his path to follow the ball, Kuramochi catches it and throws backwards to Haruichi who catches it and throws it to first successfully completing the double play . With two outs, Nori consecutively walks two batters . And in the dugout, Kataoka tells Kanemaru to fetch Sawamura . The scene pans to the Yakushi dugout where Raizou reveals that the reason why Nori is messing up is because he probably can't feel anything with his fingertips from the impact of Raichi's pitches . Feeling the pressure of being on the mound, Nori pitches but the batter connects to it and the second - base runner ties the game . Sawamura walks out to the field and towards the mound where, after giving words of encouragement to Sawamura, Nori walks back to the dugout . Sawamura pitches against Akiba who is unable to hit the first pitch . The next pitch is a ball to the outside and Akiba jams the final pitch . However, the third - baseman fails to catch the ball and the runner scores causing Yakushi to take the lead . Sawamura pitches again and Yakushi makes their move, both runners try to steal, but Masuda fouls the pitch and the following pitches . When the batter chokes up on the bat in preparation for a change - up, Miyuki notices and tells Sawamura to pitch his best fastball, one that he had been practicing a ton the night before . The pitch becomes a swinging strikeout . Becoming too excited with wanting to bat Sawamura's pitches, Raichi loses his previous pitch control and walks Haruichi . But when Miyuki walks up to bat, Raichi suddenly fixes his control and strikes Miyuki out with the latter unable to make any contact with the ball . Walking back to the dugout, Miyuki apologizes to Maezono . Everyone is shocked the Miyuki was unable to touch the ball in such a critical moment and questions what might have happened to him . Zono goes up to bat and wonders why Miyuki apologized and then realizes that Miyuki might injured from the tackle in the game against Seiko . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 45 </Th> <Td> "The Field" "Soko ni Tassha" (そこ に 立っ 者) </Td> <Td> February 15, 2016 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> It's the top of the fifth and Maezono is up to bat with one out, bases loaded . The first pitch is a ball, the second is a foul, then another ball, another foul, and the last ball makes it a full count . Finally, hitting the ball, Zono pops a fly, but Kuramochi makes it back home and scores, tying the game . Shirasu gets a base on balls and the bases are loaded again . Now realizing what kind of place the mound is, Raichi's pitching fails to advance the game . Having no other choice, Raizou swaps the players around . Raichi covers third, and in turn the third baseman, Mishima covers first and the first baseman, Sanada, is the new pitcher . The count is two outs, one ball, and the bases are loaded . Mine observes the switch and comments that it is Yakushi's best formation . Knowing that Seidou is going to bat aggressively, Akiba wants to get Higasa to hit an infield grounder . Sanada pitches and Higasa hits it to third base where Raichi is . He catches the ball and throws it to Mishima at first, who barely catches the throw, but nevertheless gets the out . Zono, overly concerned about Miyuki, pesters him, asking him if he's sure he's okay . Kuramochi tells him to stop, but Zono doesn't . Then Kataoka asks Miyuki if he's fine and Miyuki replies that if it looks like he's dragging the team down with how he's playing, then to switch him out . Kataoka agrees and says he'll switch him out no matter how they feel if they're hurting the team, or themselves . Yakushi is up the bat with the next batters being the clean - up . Sawamura's first pitch is a strike and Mishima fouls the next one . Miyuki calls for the next pitch and thinks that instead of being afraid of dragging everyone's morale down, he should have been more straightforward . Sawamura then pitches, and it's a change - up, which strikes out Mishima . Next up to bat is Raichi . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 46 </Th> <Td> "The Decision" (独断) </Td> <Td> February 22, 2016 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> Raichi is up to bat and Sawamura greets him with a fastball to the inside which Raichi hits into left field . Up next to bat is Sanada, to whom Miyuki calls for a moving fastball to the outside . Raichi goes for the steal and manages to get it . In between that play, Miyuki catches the pitch and throws it to Kuramochi on second, but misthrows and the ball falls short of Kuramochi's mitt . Calling for a time - out, Miyuki tells Sawamura to focus on the batter and that the plan is to pitch one to the inside before finishing Sanada with a change - up . Giving a few words to Miyuki, they get back in positions and Miyuki calls for Sawamura to pitch a cutter to the batter's chest . Feeling determined, Sanada hits the cutter and it goes into center field . Now there's one out with runners on first and third . Seido brings in their infielders a bit and Raizou tells Hirahata to believe in his swing . Miyuki wants to make Hirahata hit a grounder, but instead, the latter decides to bunt . The second pitch is a ball but on the third one Hirahata bunts again, this time it succeeds and Raichi runs home, putting Yakushi back into lead . The count is now two strikes with a runner on second . Batting seventh, Yakushi hits a grounder to second and gives up their third out . At the top of the sixth, Yakushi is in the lead, 4 to 3, and batting first is Sawamura . Meanwhile, Miyuki is getting checked out by a doctor who says that while nothing's broken, his oblique muscles might be injured . Rei reprimands him telling Miyuki that he knows very well what happened to Chis when he was injured . Miyuki says that he's left the decision on whether or not he stays on the field to Kataoka and as long he out on there, he'll do his best . Back to the game at hand, Aso barely makes it to first base and Kuramochi is up next and he strikes out . Toujou is up next and he also gets out, making that the third out . Sawamura is back up to pitch and strikes out all three batters getting a three for three . Neither teams score in the sixth inning and they head into the seventh . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 47 </Th> <Td> "Partnership" (パートナーシップ) </Td> <Td> February 29, 2016 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> At the top of the seventh, Haruichi is up to bat . Sanada throws a powerful shootball that breaks Haruichi's wooden bat and he is out on first . Miyuki bats next but before that, Yakushi High's former pitcher Mino recalls a conversation he's had with Sanada and believes they can make it to Nationals . Back to the game, Miyuki is out on a grounder to third while Maezono struck out with a cutter to the outside . Bottom of the seventh, Sawamura gets the first out by jamming Masuda . Batting next is Mishima . Sawamura quickly gets two strikes, frustrating Mishima . He fights it out with fouls before getting on base with a hit into left field . Raichi is at - bat next and Seidou's battery decides to face him head - on . The first pitch is the change - up and Raichi went for it, but is a foul . The second pitch is another change - up and another foul . The third pitch is a pitch Raichi's been waiting for but it's a swing and miss . Two outs and a runner on base, up to bat is Sanada . Sawamura opens up with a change - up for the first strike . The second and third pitch are fastballs which are supposed to be balls but Sanada swings anyway . The fourth pitch is a change - up, a swing and miss for Sanada and that's the third out . Yakushi once again, fail to score additional runs . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 48 </Th> <Td> "Party Boys" (お祭り 男 ども) </Td> <Td> March 7, 2016 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> After the Miyuki and Sawamura battery prevail against Yakushi's clean - up batters, Sawamura receives compliment from his teammates for his performance . And Kataoka entrusts him the eighth . Wakana, shown watching from the bleachers have a flashback of Sawamura mailing her details of Seidou's victory against Ouya High . Wakana sends a message saying that she wanted to see Sawamura's daily growth in person--a mail that Sawamura is yet to see . Back to the game, Kataoka tells his players to be aggressive, swing hard and pressure hard . At the top of the eighth, Shirasu is up to bat . He stands on the line to pressure Sanada and to seal inside pitches . Sanada doesn't back down, throwing an inside pitch for the first strike . The second pitch, Shirasu is out on a liner to first . Batting seventh is Seidou's pinch hitter Kanemaru . The first pitch is a ball . Kanemaru hits afterwards and the ball goes over Raichi to left field . He gets a double . Sawamura is up, bunting to advance Kanemaru to third . Batting ninth is Asou, who stands away from the plate . He baits an inside pitch but gets out on first . Nonetheless, he receives praise from his teammates . Bottom of the eighth, Yakushi leads by one, Sawamura hold the Yakushi batters down . At the top of the ninth, Raizou gives his players words of encouragement . Seidou is back to the top of their batting order . Kuramochi hits right to the second baseman, taking him down for the first out . Batting second is Tojou who is very determined to get on base . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 49 </Th> <Td> "Just You Wait!" (待っ てろ!) </Td> <Td> March 14, 2016 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> Continuing at the top of the ninth, Kuramochi feels down that he wasn't able to get on base . Sawamura approaches him asking to play catch ball and they join Furuya and Ono at the bullpen . Back to the game with no runners on base and one out, it's Tojou's turn at - bat . The first pitch is a ball . The second pitch, Tojou hits a grounder to the shortstop but is out on first . Yakushi is now one out away from winning the game, and both Furuya and Sawamura cheer the batters . Following Tojou is Haruichi . He hits the shootball, and the ball goes into centerfield . He makes it to first base and looks to steal second . Batting next is Miyuki who hasn't had a hit yet . The first pitch is a strike but Haruichi manages to steal second . The second pitch is a ball to the outside followed by another wide pitch . Raizou is feeling more tense and calls for the time - out . A messenger is sent to the mound telling the team that they may concede a run for they still have the bottom of the inning . The game resumes, Miyuki fights with fouls and eventually an infield hit between short and second . He gets to first while Haruichi advances to third . Batting fifth is Maezono and the outfielders have moved out expecting a big hit . The first pitch is a swing and miss on Maezono but Miyuki steals second . The second pitch however, is another strike, this time on the outside . With their backs to the wall, will Maezono land a hit? </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 50 </Th> <Td> "Last Inning" (ラストイニング) </Td> <Td> March 21, 2016 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> At the top of the ninth, after two outs, Seidou managed to put Miyuki and Haruichi on base . Maezono however, is cornered at 0 - 2 and a single strike can end the game . Sanada throws to the outside and Maezono fights with fouls . Maezono eventually hits with the ball going over the second baseman . Haruichi scores from third base tying the game at 4 - 4 . Mimura notices the fielder didn't catch well, and signals Miyuki to run all the way through . He gets to the plate and scores giving Seidou the lead . Following the 2 - RBI from Maezono, Sanada retires Shirasu for the third out then he apologize to his team . Bottom of the ninth, Sawamura asks Kataoka to let him pitch but Kataoka decides to send Furuya instead . The crowd cheers and so does Sawamura who impress both Miyuki and Furuya with his attitude . On the mound, Furuya asks Miyuki if he's alright, and Miyuki replies that the pitcher doesn't have to worry . Furuya is relieved remarking that he can go all out, surprising Miyuki and he leaves the mound giggling to the surprise of many . As he returns to his position, he thinks to himself that he can't be a good captain, not willing to give up his position to anyone . At game time, Akiba's at bat, Miyuki calls the first pitch, a fastball to the inside . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 51 </Th> <Td> "Seek Diamonds!" </Td> <Td> March 28, 2016 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> Furuya cleanly closes out the match before Raichi gets to bat ending the match with Seidou's win . At the lineup, Sanada realizes Miyuki has been injured all the while and feels frustrated that they didn't notice . Mishima apologizes to Raichi for not getting the fourth batter the chance to bat . Raichi smiles saying that he wanted to face Furuya and didn't want the match to end bringing Mishima to tears . Behind the dugout, Kataoka apologizes to Miyuki for prioritizing the win thus letting Miyuki play, despite of an initial plan of switching Miyuki out the last inning . Miyuki however, is happy that he was able to help the team . He is then sent to the hospital, accompanied by Zono, Kuramochi and Rei . Out of the stadium, the third years congratulate the team . Kataoka is brought to tears as he tells the seniors that they're a part of the reason that they won and thanks them . Meanwhile, Haruichi, Furuya and Sawamura leave the stadium later than their teammates . As they near the exit, Sawamura tells Furuya that he's happy he came to Seidou as well and that he'll steal the ace number from him . Furuya smiles in response and says that he won't lose . </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Th> No . </Th> <Th> Title </Th> <Th> Original air date </Th> </Tr>

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