Diamond No Ace Episode 70 -
: 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.
: While Furuya excels, Sawamura sits in the dugout "like a corpse," haunted by memories of the summer final. Diamond no Ace Episode 70
: During a game, Sawamura struggles immensely, conceding three runs without recording a single out. His usually aggressive inside pitches are wide and erratic. : Coach Kataoka notices Sawamura's distress and pulls
: Though largely in a mentorship role now, his presence remains vital as fans anticipate him helping Sawamura rebuild from this slump. : During a game, Sawamura struggles immensely, conceding
: The catcher, who recognizes Sawamura's psychological trauma and discusses the path forward with the coach.
This episode serves as the transition from the "Summer of Heartbreak" to the beginning of Sawamura’s long road to recovery.