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

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

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

This episode serves as the transition from the "Summer of Heartbreak" to the beginning of Sawamura’s long road to recovery.

: 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 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.

Ace Episode 70 - Diamond No

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

: The catcher, who recognizes Sawamura's psychological trauma and discusses the path forward with the coach. Diamond no Ace Episode 70

: His rival, who steps up as the primary force on the mound, highlighting the widening gap between them. : The protagonist, who reaches his lowest point

This episode serves as the transition from the "Summer of Heartbreak" to the beginning of Sawamura’s long road to recovery. This episode serves as the transition from the

: 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 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.