Sawamura starts the game strong, striking out Ouya's first two batters with relative ease.
In the 23rd episode of , titled " Winging It " (aired September 7, 2015), the focus shifts to Sawamura Eijun's technical evolution and his growing importance within the Seidou High battery. The Emergence of the "Changeup" Diamond no Ace: Second Season Episode 23
In a moment of over-eagerness, Miyuki calls for the new changeup with two outs and no runners on base. Sawamura fails to execute it properly, leading to an embarrassing walk of the third batter. Sawamura starts the game strong, striking out Ouya's
Following advice from Coach Ochiai, Sawamura begins developing a unique changeup that catches the attention of Miyuki, Nabe, and his teammates. This new weapon is a significant milestone for Sawamura, who has long struggled to move past his "yips" and diversify his pitching repertoire. Fans on Reddit noted that this development marks a shift in his growth, moving from a pitcher relying solely on raw spirit to one mastering precision and deception. Sawamura fails to execute it properly, leading to
The episode features the start of the match against Ouya High, where the new techniques are put to a high-stakes test: