The story and preview images for Episode 9 of Catch Me at the Ballpark! have been released. This episode is scheduled to air on Japanese TV starting May 28 at 12:00 a.m. JST, and will be gradually made available on streaming platforms worldwide.

Episode 9 Story

Ruriko, running late, dashes into the locker room—only to be met by a noble-looking Siberian Husky named Tommy!
Terrified, she exclaims, “That big dog is scary!” and tries to chase him out… but Tommy isn’t budging.
(◆Tommy’s Melancholy)

Ruriko picks up a wallet that had fallen to the ground—it's unmistakably a Motor Suns merch item belonging to Murata.
She heads to the stands to return it, but Murata is nowhere to be found…
(◆Mr. Murata)

The Motor Suns are aiming for their first-ever appearance in the Climax Series!
During a pre-game meeting, Kojiro receives a phone call from his wife, Yuki.
She never calls him before a game, which makes Kojiro wonder…
(◆SHOW YOUR SUN)

Source : Catch Me at the Ballpark Official