Episode 41: It's the Semifinal

Following the quarterfinals, Seido discovers their semifinal opponent is a giant curve ball specialist. Furuya receives orders to rest and recover from fatigue rather than pitch, leaving the squad only a single day to get ready. Seniors elevate the mound and the coach pitches during special batting practice to aid their progress. Gameday morning brings unexpected laughter when a player shaves his head bald, and Sawamura discovers his hometown friends are coming to cheer. Elsewhere, Haruchi hears his brother state that failure to reach nationals means retirement since only eighteen players advance.

Aired Jul 27, 2014