Episode 17: Games Are Fun

Kiryu’s ace, Hiromi Toshi, dominates Seido’s lineup as his speed escalates through the game, prompting Miyuki to challenge him by having Furuya pitch full-strength with the aim of striking Toshi out. Demonstrating his own power, Furuya hits a home run off Toshi in the fifth inning, leveling the contest as it heads into the sixth. Sawamura then takes over the mound for the last four innings, while Furuya moves to the outfield for additional practice and at-bats, causing teammate Takahiro Matsumoto to grow angry, feeling his team is being used as practice fodder for Seido’s first-years.

Aired Feb 2, 2014