Episode 18: I Hate It, But...

Miyuki persistently pushes Sawamura to pitch inside to build better control, despite initial motivational speeches failing to motivate him. Trusting his infielders eventually helps Sawamura improve his pitching performance on the field. Although many runs are conceded during the game, both Sawamura and Furuya absorb the vital lessons intended by the coach during the training camp. Coach Matsumoto later validates Sawamura's potential, noting that proper refinement could turn his skills into a valuable secret weapon.

Aired Feb 9, 2014