: Coach Kataoka notices Sawamura's distress and pulls him from the game. Furuya takes the mound, bluntly telling Sawamura that there is "no need for two pitchers on the mound," further deepening Eijun's sense of failure.
This episode serves as the transition from the "Summer of Heartbreak" to the beginning of Sawamura’s long road to recovery. Diamond no Ace Episode 70
: While Furuya excels, Sawamura sits in the dugout "like a corpse," haunted by memories of the summer final. : Coach Kataoka notices Sawamura's distress and pulls
: The catcher, who recognizes Sawamura's psychological trauma and discusses the path forward with the coach. : While Furuya excels, Sawamura sits in the
: During a game, Sawamura struggles immensely, conceding three runs without recording a single out. His usually aggressive inside pitches are wide and erratic.
: The protagonist, who reaches his lowest point as he realizes he can no longer throw his signature inside pitches.