Diamond No Ace Episode 70 -

Following the crushing loss to Inashiro Industrial, the team begins preparing for the Fall Tournament. However, Sawamura is deeply scarred by the "deadball" (hit-by-pitch) he threw during the finals.

: The catcher, who recognizes Sawamura's psychological trauma and discusses the path forward with the coach.

: 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. Diamond no Ace Episode 70

: His rival, who steps up as the primary force on the mound, highlighting the widening gap between them.

: Though largely in a mentorship role now, his presence remains vital as fans anticipate him helping Sawamura rebuild from this slump. Following the crushing loss to Inashiro Industrial, the

In of Diamond no Ace (titled "Next Stage"), the story focuses on the emotional and physical aftermath of the Summer Finals, where Eijun Sawamura hits a psychological breaking point . The Core Story: Facing the "Yips"

: The protagonist, who reaches his lowest point as he realizes he can no longer throw his signature inside pitches. : Coach Kataoka notices Sawamura's distress and pulls

: Miyuki explains to the coach that Sawamura’s fear of hitting batters again has compromised his pitching form, a condition often referred to as the "yips". Key Characters in Episode 70