Diamond No Ace Episode 70 May 2026

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

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

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. 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

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" 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.

: Though largely in a mentorship role now, his presence remains vital as fans anticipate him helping Sawamura rebuild from this slump. However, Sawamura is deeply scarred by the "deadball"

: 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.