Diamond No Ace Episode: 70

: 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

: The protagonist, who reaches his lowest point as he realizes he can no longer throw his signature inside pitches. Diamond no Ace Episode 70

: While Furuya excels, Sawamura sits in the dugout "like a corpse," haunted by memories of the summer final. : Miyuki explains to the coach that Sawamura’s

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