Diamond No Ace Episode 70 -

: During a game, Sawamura struggles immensely, conceding three runs without recording a single out. His usually aggressive inside pitches are wide and erratic.

: 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. : During a game, Sawamura struggles immensely, conceding

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" : His rival, who steps up as the

: 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 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.