S1 E1 • La balle du destin

Game set. Eijun Sawamura, the pitcher of a novice junior high baseball team, meets with a bitter walk-off loss. For Sawamura, that became his last game in junior high, so he sets a new goal of going to the nationals in high school with his teammates. As he begins his hard quest on studying, a guest arrives unannounced. Her name is Rei Takashima, and she is the assistant director of the prestigious Seidou High School Baseball Team. Takashima invites Sawamura to Seidou after seeing his potential, but Sawamura's reply was far from what she had expected. Source: crunchyroll

S1 E2 • Partenaire

Sawamura gets himself into a baseball match against the 12th grade batter, Kiyokuni Azuma. Sawamura forms a battery with Kazuya Miyuki, the catcher carrying high hopes for Seidou. Sawamura loses confidence against Azuma, an opponent he's never faced, but Miyuki's lead slowly pulls out Sawamura's full potential. And then he throws his last pitch. After returning from Tokyo, Sawamaura is lost about his future, unable to forget his pitching with Miyuki. He wants to test his strength in Tokyo, but he can't betray his junior high teammates and leave them behind. Bewildered, his teammates approach him. Source: crunchyroll

S1 E3 • Pas l’étoffe d’un lanceur ?

Sawamura is nervous being roomed with his older baseball teammates. However, their unexpectedly warm welcome makes him feel right at home. Next day, he feels too much at home, and ends up sleeping in for his first practice! There, he reunites with Miyuki who also overslept. Unfortunately, Miyuki's advice on resolving the situation only makes it worse. The head coach himself tells Sawamura that using him as a player is out of the question. However, recalling the messages from his teammates back home, he declares to the coach, "I came here to become the ace of this team!" So the head coach gives him a challenge. Source: crunchyroll

S1 E4 • Du même genre ?

Seidou High School faces off against Ichidai Third High School, the school that beat them last year. While their top-level offense rakes in runs, the ace Tanba isn't doing too hot. The game turns into a batting game. On the other hand, Sawamura is back at school, training by himself. During his training, Furuya, another first-year pitcher approaches him. Showing sympathy to Sawamura's peculiar training method, Furuya offers to play catch with him. Sawamura is in a cheery mood with Furuya's kindness, but the speed of Furuya's throws far exceeds his expectations. Source: crunchyroll

S1 E5 • Choc

A game between the first-years and the second and third-years is being held. While Sawamura worries about whether or not he can play, he chances upon the Head Coach in the bath. "I don't want to see anyone but me standing on the mound." The Head Coach gives Sawamura one more chance in response to his statement. On the day of the game, the second and third-years are playing with everything they have. The first-year team looks pale, but Sawamura is pumped for his first game. Sawamura seems to be full of energy, but perhaps it isn't being put to good use... Source: crunchyroll

S1 E6 • Affrontement !

The scrim continues. Sawamura has finally based. It was thanks to the advice from Haruichi Kominato. As he steps into the batter's box, he declares to score a run. His batting turns out to be amazing. To answer the call, Sawamura sprints and makes it back to the plate. The first-year team gains momentum, but the Head Coach is ending the game mid way. However, he will let the game continue if the entire first-year team wants to keep playing. How will they respond? Source: crunchyroll

S1 E7 • Les deux batteries

Sawamura and Furuya are called to the bench. They are to incorporate the pitchers' training menu into their practice. Sawamura is excited by this addition, but unfortunately, Miyuki is partnered up with Furuya. While Sawamura is showing discontent that he isn't Miyuki's partner, a suspicious looking man there stands with a cold look. He is the other catcher, Chris. "Nice to meet you, poor pitcher," mutters Chris with a gloomy voice. Sawamura senses something eerie. Source: crunchyroll

S1 E8 • La vérité sur Chris

"You won't ever be the ace." Sawamura receives a grim statement from Chris after seeing Furuya's performance in a game. Chris leaves Sawamura with a difficult training menu and leaves before anyone else. All Sawamura sees in him is a man who has given up. However, the moment he makes that comment out loud, Miyuki loses his cool. What ticked him off? What is Chris hiding? Source: crunchyroll

S1 E9 • La frustration gravée dans le cœur

After learning the truth about Chris, Sawamura follows him around to get him to teach Sawamura baseball. Chris finally gives in to Sawamura's persistence and decides catch his pitches. The pitch Sawamura decides to throw is the fastest pitch he can. But in response, Chris asks, "What is your specialty?" Sawamura can't throw breaking balls or amazing fastballs. What kind of pitch should he throw? He asks around his teammates for help, and he arrives at an answer. Source: crunchyroll

S1 E10 • Perfectionner mes balles changeantes

Chris tells Sawamura to improve on his specialty. While Sawamura started this relationship being an arrogant prick, Chris has been a catcher to him from the start; the training menu Chris gave him was a menu specifically for him. Sawamura puts in the effort to improve because he wants Chris to see his growth before Chris graduates from the team. At the first-string try-out game, Sawamura asks Chris for a favor. What will Chris say? Source: crunchyroll

S1 E11 • Chris entre en jeu !

What Sawamura throws from the mound is an amazing moving fastball. However, his control's going haywire. When it looks like he might be getting replaced, the man who comes in is Chris. What is the "plan" that Chris takes when it appears all is lost? Source: crunchyroll

S1 E12 • La cible

Chris's father Animal comes to watch the game. He tries to stop his son from pushing himself to play. However, watching Chris make dangerous plays sends him back to the days he was a pro, and... Source: crunchyroll

S1 E13 • Promotion en équipe première

Sawamura's opponent batter Zaizen makes an unexpected play. However, Sawamura fixes his pitching and avoids the worst. Being on a roll, Sawamura throws his final pitch. What of the ball that Sawamura throws with everything he wants to tell Chris? Source: crunchyroll

S1 E14 • Début du camp d’entraînement !

Sawamura keeps training hard. However, it was obvious to everyone that he was overworking himself. Chris calls Sawamura over to give him a warning—the best thing Chris could do out of concern for Sawamura's body. As the training camp of hell begins, Sawamura... Source: crunchyroll

S1 E15 • Tire l’équipe vers le haut !

The training camp continues. The first-years can barely keep up with the harsh training. As Sawamura improves little by little, he is called to Miyuki's room for some reason. There, he found his upperclassmen waiting, and... Source: crunchyroll

S1 E16 • Épreuve

With fatigue from the camp, no one is playing well in the practice game against Osaka Kiryu. Even Furuya gives up 11 runs in just four innings. And finally, he calls for a time out. When everyone assumes he's raising the white flag, he makes a statement expressing his fortitude. Source: crunchyroll

S1 E17 • Les matchs, c’est fun !

Seido and Kiryu begin playing neck and neck, and then Sawamura is called to the mound with Miyuki as his batterymate. "Let's have fun," says Miyuki, but Sawamura doesn't know what this game means for him. Source: crunchyroll

S1 E18 • Il me fout les boules !

"At least pitch to the inside." Miyuki tries to motivate Sawamura, who goes out with just his moving fastball and little experience. But Sawamura is unable to throw well. So Miyuki gives Sawamura another word of advice. This time to believe the fielders and throw with spirit. Is Miyuki trying to encourage him or put pressure on him? But it reminds Sawamura why he came to Seido. And the pitch he throws next... Source: crunchyroll

S1 E19 • Destin

Seido, Inashiro Vocational, and Shuhoku are having a three-way round-robin. Game two of the round-robin is Inashiro vs Shuhoku, and the ace of Inashiro, Mei Narumiya, is pitching this game. He's the one who shut out Seido's batters at the last summer tournament semi-final. To make matters worse, Narumiya shows off a new weapon he didn't have last year. The pitch lights a fire under Seido's ace, Tanba. He too has a new weapon he's been working on. Source: crunchyroll

S1 E20 • État d’urgence

Miyuki and Tanba's opinions clash mid-game. However, Tanba claims that what he wants to do is necessary for him to become a true ace. As Tanba gets closer and closer to becoming a true ace, something terrible happens. Source: crunchyroll

S1 E21 • Vers le théâtre de nos rêves

Many rivals gather at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Qualifiers, and only two schools can make national. Seido's summer to bring glory back to their name begins with a game against Maimon West High School. Seido's starting pitcher is... Source: crunchyroll

S1 E22 • Plein les yeux

Maimon West High School's starting pitcher isn't who Seido were expecting. The Seido team struggle against a player with no data and finish their first attack without scoring. However, Furuya isn't doing any less as the starting pitcher. Source: crunchyroll

S1 E23 • Premier match officiel

With the first game done, each player focuses on cleaning up his techniques. Chris teaches Sawamura how to hold the ball for a four-seam fastball. It should be a powerful weapon for Sawamura down the line. Source: crunchyroll

S1 E24 • Machine de précision

The opponent in the fourth round is Akikawa Academy. Their pitcher, Shunshin Yeung, has been called "clockwork" due to his impeccable pitch control. "This won't be like the previous games." The Seido team shift their gears. Source: crunchyroll

S1 E25 • À la conquête de Furuya

Furuya starts in the Akikawa game, and he hammers them with his fastballs. However, it was Akikawa's plan to tire him out by increasing his pitch count from his lack of control. Miyuki realizes their plan and makes a comeback move. Source: crunchyroll

S1 E26 • Le miracle Akikawa

Top of the first, Shunshin Yeung stands in the batter's box. His overflowing determination forces Furuya to throw a meatball and takes a long hit into the left, giving Akikawa the first two runs of the game. Akikawa takes up the reins of the game, and... Source: crunchyroll

S1 E27 • Je fuirai pas

Furuya grows weak under the hot weather, but Akikawa makes the move to exhaust him even more using bunts. In order to avoid telling the world about Furuya's weakness before the Ichidai game, Coach Kataoka decides to use Sawamura. What does the coach see in him? Source: crunchyroll

S1 E28 • Parcours. La route d’Eijun Sawamura vers le combat intense

An unexpected guest showed up before Sawamura fter he lost his final game in junior high. She was a scout from the prestigious Seido High School. From their life-changing meeting to the summer tournament, his story thus far is told once more. Source: crunchyroll

S1 E29 • Des forces comparables

Sawamura finally comes out to play, and he magnificently takes out the Akikawa batters. To reciprocate, the Seido batters commence their counterattack. As Miyuki stands at bat, he thinks, "If I were calling plays for this pitcher..." Will he get it right? Source: crunchyroll

S1 E30 • Vainqueur et vaincu

Coach Kataoka uses Haruichi as a pinch hitter. Haruichi answers with a beautiful hit. Sawamura and Kuramochi follow up. Then Ryosuke steps up to the plate. In this huge chance to score, he makes a squeeze play! Source: crunchyroll

S1 E31 • Outsider

Seido stays to watch Ichidai's game to prepare for the upcoming quarterfinal. Ichidai's opponent is Yakushi, a nameless school. Yakushi's clean-ups were completely different from their previous games and were played by first-years. Ichidai scores in the first inning making it look like an easy win, but... Source: crunchyroll

S1 E32 • Des étés bien différents

Manaka, the ace of Ichidai, is back in top shape on the mound. However, Raichi, the cleanup of Yakushi hits the ball right into Manaka, which forces him to step down. Even without the ace, Ichidai put up a good fight but are unable to secure a win. Seido are shocked by the outcome of the game. Source: crunchyroll

S1 E33 • Devenir riche par la batte

In preparation for the Yakushi game, Coach Kataoka speaks to the pitchers. Sawamura, Furuya, and Kawakami are told that Tanba won't be pitching, but Tanba is told to be ready to go. The coach wants to play with everyone as a team. The quarter-final begins, and Yakushi's lineup is... Source: crunchyroll

S1 E34 • Des coéquipiers sur qui on peut compter

Raichi takes the fight between him and Furuya in the first inning. On that note, Yakushi scores the leading run. However, Miyuki's throw to second and encouragement of, "you have many reliable teammates behind you" takes some pressure off Furuya. On top of that, Furuya... Source: crunchyroll

S1 E35 • Potentiel

Furuya wants to keep pitching, but Coach Kataoka switches him out. Sawamura is up next and he faces off against Raichi. Raichi gets excited about Sawamura's moving fastball seeing how much potential it has. What's the outcome of this fight? Source: crunchyroll

S1 E36 • Le numéro 1 entre en scène

Yakushi finally brings out their ace, Sanada. Miyuki falls prey to Sanada's cutter. Sawamura pitches aggressively to match Sanada's pitching, but Yakushi aren't going to sit by and watch. Source: crunchyroll

S1 E37 • Rafale !

Sawamura and Raichi face off for the second time. Sawamura is fired up with Coach Kataoka's encouraging words. However, the hit he thought he jammed turns into a homerun and devastates Sawamura. Then, he gets switched out. Source: crunchyroll

S1 E38 • Chacun son rôle

In the top of the eighth, Kawakami relieves Sawamura from the mound and faces Raichi. Kawakami and Miyuki choose to walk him. At a glance, Seido apear to be cornered, but Kawakami regains his confidence from giving Raichi the walk. Source: crunchyroll

S1 E39 • Leurs espoirs sur ses épaules

It's the top of the eighth with two outs and runners on first and third, and Tanba takes the mound. Following the efforts of Furuya, Sawamura, and Kawakami, Tanba takes the ball. His first batter is Sanada, the ace of Yakushi. Coach Todoroki's orders are to hit Tanba's first pitch and shut him down. Source: crunchyroll

S1 E40 • Le coup gagnant

The top of the ninth is Yakushi's last chance to score. Raichi comes up to bat at two outs and a runner on first. Yakushi's dugout is cheering loudly for Raichi. "I don't want to let my team down." Raichi makes his resolve. Tanba's third pitch goes in a little soft and Seido lose all their hope. Source: crunchyroll

S1 E41 • Maintenant, la demi-finale

For the semifinal, Seido High School go up against Sensen Academy's Maki, the giant. As the veteran of the match up, Coach Ukai tells the reporters that Seido's weakness is Coach Kataoka's lack of experience. At Seido High School, Sawamura is still blue from being taken off the mound in the Yakushi game. Source: crunchyroll

S1 E42 • L’imposant géant

Under Coach Ukai's definitive command, Maki throws his huge curveballs. Tanba begins to show signs of fatigue. Will Sawamura be called to the mound? Eijun's junior high friends came all the way out to cheer. Some members of Inashiro are also watching from the stands. Source: crunchyroll

S1 E43 • Revanche

Haruichi comes onto the field as a pinch hitter for Tanba. Maki pitches emotionally against Haruichi. After two strikes, Haruichi gently meets Maki's curveball and hits it to the outfield. At the bottom of the sixth, Sawamura walks on. Source: crunchyroll

S1 E44 • Lancer de prédilection

Maki hits powerful fouls off Sawamura. As Maki stands with intensity in the batter's box, Coach Ukai tells him to smash the wall of the top three schools with his bat. Sawamura throws a crossfire pitch under Wakana's and his fellow teammates' watch. Source: crunchyroll

S1 E45 • Le rêve

After defeating Sensen Academy, Sawamura enjoys his time with his junior high friends. The second game of the semifinals is between the tournament favorite, Inashiro Vocational High, and a dark horse, Sakurazawa High. Coach Kikukawa exclaims, "It's time to make history!" And the game sets off to an unexpected start. Source: crunchyroll

S1 E46 • Des lancers qui font désespérer

As Nagao takes on Inashiro with his knuckle ball, Sakurazawa wait for their chance to score. However, Sakurazawa slowly lose their cool experiencing Narumiya's untouchable fastball. Their calm defense evaporates and errors inevitably follow. Unfortunately, Inashiro's next batter is their cleanup, Harada. Source: crunchyroll

S1 E47 • Cet été-là...

After the game, Narumiya bumps into Miyuki. "Remember the last time all of us got together?" Carlos asks, as everyone Narumiya invited to Inashiro was present. That is of course, Miyuki included. Source: crunchyroll

S1 E48 • Dans les internats...

As Seido finish reviewing Narumiya's pitching, Yuki talks about the confidence he has toward the final. His words were backed by the hard work everyone has put in. At Inashiro, they are also carefully preparing for the Seido game. Source: crunchyroll

S1 E49 • Un visage du passé

The day before the final, Sawamura says he wants to learn a breaking ball to overcome his weakness. Azuma, an alumnus of the team stops by with great timing to show his support. Sawamura begins to practice the cutter with Azuma in the batter's box. Source: crunchyroll

S1 E50 • Les pas vers l’avenir

The current third-years were called "the hopeless year" when they joined. Their upperclassmen had lost all hope for them, but they diligently practiced, continuously encouraging each other. Their hard work changed their rivalry for each other into trust. Source: crunchyroll