The results of the quarterfinals are shown. Seido learns they will be facing a giant who is a curve ball specialist in the semifinals. Furuya is informed he won't pitch in the semifinal. Instead they hope he recovers from his fatigue. The team only has 1 day to prepare for the semifinal match. In an effort to help the team advance, the seniors raise the mound and the coach acts as the pitcher for a special batting practice. As the morning of gameday arrives, one of Seido's players accidentally shaves his head bald. Sawamura also learns his friends from home will be attending the semifinal to root for him. Meanwhile Haruchi's brother reveals only 18 players can move on to nationals, and he reveals if he doesn't make it to nationals, he will retire from baseball. This episode covers chapters 121 to 123.
Seido prépare sa demi-finale contre le lycée Sensen. Tous les membres du club sont à l'unisson et Sawamura compte bien faire encore mieux que contre Yakushi, si le coach lui en laisse l'occasion !
코시엔 본선까지 2승. 도쿄 서부지구 4강팀이 확정되었다. 세이도의 준결승 상대는 강호지만 다소 지명도에서 떨어지는 센센 고교. 세이도는 센센의 장신 에이스 마키에 맞서 에이스 탄바를 출전시키기로 하는데…
青道高中半决赛的对手是拥有身高巨大的投手真木的仙泉学园。老奸巨猾的鹈饲监督向记者说突破青道的线索是片冈监督。另一方面,泽村因对战药师的经验不足而进行反省。