1 00:00:00,900 --> 00:00:01,810 Don't give up! 2 00:00:01,810 --> 00:00:03,480 The catcher dropped the ball! 3 00:00:06,480 --> 00:00:07,930 Run through! 4 00:00:11,010 --> 00:00:13,070 Safe! 5 00:00:14,180 --> 00:00:15,460 Wow! 6 00:00:15,460 --> 00:00:17,450 That's the first guy to be on base! 7 00:00:19,160 --> 00:00:20,490 Though it's just an uncaught third strike. 8 00:00:20,980 --> 00:00:22,160 Whose voice... 9 00:00:22,160 --> 00:00:23,440 was that? 10 00:00:23,850 --> 00:00:27,970 I definitely wouldn't have made it without him. 11 00:00:28,630 --> 00:00:30,990 Was he always here? 12 00:00:30,990 --> 00:00:32,260 Didn't even notice... 13 00:02:06,040 --> 00:02:10,500 Head to Head! 14 00:02:06,610 --> 00:02:07,770 Sorry. 15 00:02:07,770 --> 00:02:09,400 I take all the blame for letting him get on base. 16 00:02:09,680 --> 00:02:11,170 Don't worry. 17 00:02:11,360 --> 00:02:13,340 We won't give up a single run to the first-years. 18 00:02:13,470 --> 00:02:14,580 Not to mention that 19 00:02:14,580 --> 00:02:19,160 none of the other first-years look like they're here to actually play. 20 00:02:21,330 --> 00:02:23,100 I'm gonna run! 21 00:02:34,380 --> 00:02:35,470 Not bad. 22 00:02:35,640 --> 00:02:38,190 I wouldn't expect anything less from this school. 23 00:02:38,590 --> 00:02:39,590 You're pitching already? 24 00:02:40,100 --> 00:02:42,090 Strike! Batter out! 25 00:02:44,570 --> 00:02:46,750 I'm trying to steal... 26 00:02:47,270 --> 00:02:48,480 but no openings. 27 00:02:49,290 --> 00:02:50,840 The first-years are terrible. 28 00:02:51,340 --> 00:02:53,700 They're not trying to advance the runner, 29 00:02:53,700 --> 00:02:56,480 nor are they showing any effort to score. 30 00:02:56,690 --> 00:02:59,260 We don't have a coach. 31 00:02:59,260 --> 00:03:02,430 How are we gonna figure out this new pitcher's pitching patterns? 32 00:03:02,430 --> 00:03:04,490 It's too late even if you get on base now! 33 00:03:08,380 --> 00:03:11,010 Ouch! That's two outs in a row. 34 00:03:11,010 --> 00:03:13,000 They're gonna leave their runner hanging. 35 00:03:15,570 --> 00:03:16,700 Excuse me. 36 00:03:16,980 --> 00:03:18,950 I don't have anything to do, anymore. 37 00:03:18,950 --> 00:03:20,760 May I go train on my own? 38 00:03:21,240 --> 00:03:23,750 Hey, we're still in the middle of a game! 39 00:03:27,460 --> 00:03:29,520 Coach, is that all right? 40 00:03:29,860 --> 00:03:30,900 It's fine. 41 00:03:30,900 --> 00:03:33,140 This is the last inning, anyway. 42 00:03:34,180 --> 00:03:35,520 There's no reason to go further. 43 00:03:36,220 --> 00:03:38,790 You sure about that, monster rookie? 44 00:03:38,980 --> 00:03:40,530 Not gonna watch until the end? 45 00:03:41,360 --> 00:03:43,030 It's already over. 46 00:03:43,320 --> 00:03:44,570 Don't give up! 47 00:03:44,570 --> 00:03:46,030 The game's only just begun! 48 00:03:46,900 --> 00:03:50,200 A single man can't lead the team to victory. 49 00:03:50,200 --> 00:03:52,040 Baseball isn't that simple. 50 00:03:52,310 --> 00:03:53,140 Damn. 51 00:03:53,140 --> 00:03:54,600 What's with him? 52 00:03:54,600 --> 00:03:57,740 Does he not care about the game now that he's passed? 53 00:03:58,620 --> 00:04:02,550 It's not as if we like playing this game, either. 54 00:04:04,010 --> 00:04:05,190 So... 55 00:04:05,190 --> 00:04:07,010 What exactly did you come here to do? 56 00:04:07,960 --> 00:04:10,860 The coach only wants to see results. 57 00:04:11,290 --> 00:04:14,880 How good you were in junior high is irrelevant. 58 00:04:15,060 --> 00:04:17,060 It's about time you figured that out. 59 00:04:18,980 --> 00:04:21,570 If you don't want to play, then let me. 60 00:04:24,380 --> 00:04:25,440 Excuse me! 61 00:04:25,440 --> 00:04:27,220 I'd like to call for a change of players. 62 00:04:27,940 --> 00:04:29,830 I'm playing as the pinch hitter. 63 00:04:30,090 --> 00:04:31,960 Is he copying Furuta? 64 00:04:32,180 --> 00:04:34,100 A guy who wants to leave before the game ends, 65 00:04:34,100 --> 00:04:36,180 a guy who calls himself into the game... 66 00:04:36,180 --> 00:04:38,090 This season's got some crazy first-years. 67 00:04:38,340 --> 00:04:40,560 Who made you the boss? 68 00:04:40,560 --> 00:04:42,590 Wait! He's using a wooden bat. 69 00:04:44,350 --> 00:04:47,090 Looks like there's another interesting guy. 70 00:04:47,580 --> 00:04:49,130 Let's have a good fight. 71 00:04:54,180 --> 00:04:55,600 A sign? 72 00:04:56,210 --> 00:04:57,210 What? 73 00:04:57,210 --> 00:04:58,610 When did they come up with signs? 74 00:04:59,100 --> 00:05:01,300 We never did. 75 00:05:01,850 --> 00:05:05,370 The point is to try to distract the pitcher. 76 00:05:06,950 --> 00:05:08,170 Wait! What's that? 77 00:05:08,170 --> 00:05:09,330 What does it mean? 78 00:05:09,330 --> 00:05:10,700 You never briefed me! 79 00:05:10,700 --> 00:05:11,600 Hey! 80 00:05:11,600 --> 00:05:13,620 There goes my plan. 81 00:05:14,780 --> 00:05:17,020 What was he trying to do, anyway? 82 00:05:17,020 --> 00:05:19,010 They're not on the same page. 83 00:05:19,010 --> 00:05:20,130 Okay. 84 00:05:20,130 --> 00:05:22,500 I guess I'll have to do this without tricks. 85 00:05:22,810 --> 00:05:24,940 I'll definitely get you back to the plate. 86 00:05:25,170 --> 00:05:26,760 Let's score a run together! 87 00:05:28,220 --> 00:05:30,190 He just declared a run. 88 00:05:30,190 --> 00:05:31,780 Who is that kid? 89 00:05:31,940 --> 00:05:33,680 Way too much of an optimist. 90 00:05:33,680 --> 00:05:35,020 I bet he's stupid, too. 91 00:05:38,790 --> 00:05:40,630 Get him back to the plate? 92 00:05:40,630 --> 00:05:43,020 He doesn't look like a hard hitter! 93 00:05:43,190 --> 00:05:46,530 If he holds the bat that short, he won't reach for the outer pitch! 94 00:05:46,530 --> 00:05:48,260 Who is that boy? 95 00:05:48,260 --> 00:05:50,800 Did he stand out in the physical ability tests? 96 00:05:51,040 --> 00:05:53,820 He's from Yoko Junior High in Kanagawa. 97 00:05:53,820 --> 00:05:55,040 Haruichi Kominato. 98 00:05:56,000 --> 00:05:57,710 What's he trying to do? 99 00:05:57,970 --> 00:06:01,040 Should we throw a ball to the outside to see his reaction? 100 00:06:01,480 --> 00:06:05,000 His batting average in junior high was .635. 101 00:06:05,240 --> 00:06:06,050 What? 102 00:06:06,400 --> 00:06:07,800 .6? 103 00:06:08,460 --> 00:06:10,300 He changed his grip on the bat! 104 00:06:14,060 --> 00:06:17,380 A ball to the outside against an unfamiliar batter. 105 00:06:17,740 --> 00:06:20,020 There's no easier pitch to hit than this. 106 00:06:23,580 --> 00:06:25,780 He was aiming for that pitch! 107 00:06:26,040 --> 00:06:27,190 That's going very close to the foul line. 108 00:06:27,440 --> 00:06:28,700 If it goes in, it's a long hit. 109 00:06:29,300 --> 00:06:29,740 Fair! 110 00:06:30,130 --> 00:06:31,210 Shoot. 111 00:06:31,210 --> 00:06:33,490 He started running the moment the pitcher threw. 112 00:06:33,890 --> 00:06:34,570 Hurry! 113 00:06:34,570 --> 00:06:35,990 He's passed second base! 114 00:06:36,410 --> 00:06:39,000 No way we're giving any runs to the first-years! 115 00:06:39,660 --> 00:06:41,750 Whoa! He's going past third! 116 00:06:41,750 --> 00:06:43,850 He's running straight for the plate. 117 00:06:44,160 --> 00:06:45,250 Go! 118 00:06:46,080 --> 00:06:48,760 My teammate promised to send me home. 119 00:06:49,880 --> 00:06:51,610 I have to score! 120 00:06:52,010 --> 00:06:52,970 That's impossible! 121 00:06:52,970 --> 00:06:53,890 He won't make it! 122 00:06:54,450 --> 00:06:55,890 I'll blow you away! 123 00:07:04,530 --> 00:07:05,610 Safe! 124 00:07:05,860 --> 00:07:08,530 Wow! The first-years finally scored a run! 125 00:07:08,530 --> 00:07:11,240 The batter was good, but I also gotta hand it to the runner who didn't stop! 126 00:07:11,640 --> 00:07:13,090 Yay! 127 00:07:14,130 --> 00:07:15,410 Damn! He did it! 128 00:07:15,410 --> 00:07:16,730 Way to go! 129 00:07:20,610 --> 00:07:21,760 I made it. 130 00:07:22,900 --> 00:07:25,850 The timing was completely on my side, 131 00:07:26,040 --> 00:07:29,380 but he dodged my glove 132 00:07:29,380 --> 00:07:32,130 and twisted his body 133 00:07:32,130 --> 00:07:34,340 to put his hand on the plate. 134 00:07:35,620 --> 00:07:37,470 I made it! 135 00:07:37,470 --> 00:07:40,390 How could he twist his body in that situation? 136 00:07:40,390 --> 00:07:42,640 He could've injured his hip or shoulders. 137 00:07:44,660 --> 00:07:47,090 He really made it... 138 00:07:47,090 --> 00:07:48,150 What a guy. 139 00:07:48,410 --> 00:07:49,820 We've got a run. 140 00:07:49,820 --> 00:07:51,520 The game's only just begun! 141 00:07:52,650 --> 00:07:55,930 Seido High School Practice Field 142 00:07:54,890 --> 00:07:55,910 Out! 143 00:07:55,910 --> 00:07:57,100 1st Year 2nd-3rd Years 144 00:07:59,310 --> 00:08:04,170 Coach, are you really stopping the game after this inning? 145 00:08:04,470 --> 00:08:06,030 Can we please keep playing? 146 00:08:06,560 --> 00:08:10,070 We can't let it end right after the first-years scored. 147 00:08:11,640 --> 00:08:13,180 Both teams, line up! 148 00:08:14,850 --> 00:08:16,680 C-Coach! 149 00:08:17,280 --> 00:08:18,580 Wrap it up. 150 00:08:18,740 --> 00:08:21,930 Even if we keep playing, the gap will only get wider. 151 00:08:23,390 --> 00:08:26,440 1st Year 2nd-3rd Year 152 00:08:28,780 --> 00:08:29,940 Bastard... 153 00:08:33,650 --> 00:08:34,950 However... 154 00:08:35,500 --> 00:08:38,460 If everyone on the first-year team wants to continue, 155 00:08:38,750 --> 00:08:40,520 it's a different story. 156 00:08:43,930 --> 00:08:45,050 Well? 157 00:08:50,340 --> 00:08:51,550 What's wrong with you? 158 00:08:51,550 --> 00:08:53,470 Are you just gonna let it end here? 159 00:08:53,690 --> 00:08:56,720 Who knows when we'll have another chance like this! 160 00:08:57,270 --> 00:08:59,740 Did you really play all out today? 161 00:08:59,740 --> 00:09:01,220 Can you swear that to your heart? 162 00:09:04,020 --> 00:09:05,230 Shut up. 163 00:09:05,970 --> 00:09:08,980 Stop acting so big when you just got on base by luck! 164 00:09:10,640 --> 00:09:11,780 He's right. 165 00:09:11,780 --> 00:09:15,350 Your bad plays are one of the reasons we're so behind! 166 00:09:15,350 --> 00:09:19,740 We didn't join this team out of sheer envy. 167 00:09:20,000 --> 00:09:22,420 We're frustrated, too! 168 00:09:22,420 --> 00:09:25,250 Also, who put you in charge? 169 00:09:25,540 --> 00:09:28,810 I'm pretty sure I'm better at everything you can do. 170 00:09:28,810 --> 00:09:30,730 You weren't even officially on the team until today. 171 00:09:30,730 --> 00:09:32,210 Don't act like you're the team captain! 172 00:09:32,500 --> 00:09:33,850 What'd you say to me? 173 00:09:34,230 --> 00:09:36,580 Wait! Does everyone hate me? 174 00:09:37,010 --> 00:09:40,760 These people just have so much pride... 175 00:09:42,680 --> 00:09:44,770 Looks like the first-years still have a lot of energy. 176 00:09:45,050 --> 00:09:48,380 We want to keep playing, Coach! 177 00:09:48,380 --> 00:09:49,770 Please, Coach! 178 00:09:49,770 --> 00:09:51,710 Please! 179 00:09:54,150 --> 00:09:58,280 Why couldn't you play like that from the start? 180 00:09:58,810 --> 00:10:00,210 In high school baseball, 181 00:10:00,210 --> 00:10:01,280 you don't get a second chance. 182 00:10:06,650 --> 00:10:07,690 Kid. 183 00:10:08,830 --> 00:10:10,940 Starting this inning, you're pitching. 184 00:10:11,160 --> 00:10:12,650 Get up on the mound. 185 00:10:14,560 --> 00:10:16,930 I've already gone through all the first-year pitchers. 186 00:10:17,180 --> 00:10:19,800 If you want to keep playing, then you need to pitch. 187 00:10:20,520 --> 00:10:21,740 Nice going. 188 00:10:22,300 --> 00:10:23,970 Despite his method, 189 00:10:23,970 --> 00:10:27,490 he is the guy who lit a fire in everyone's hearts. 190 00:10:27,880 --> 00:10:30,310 He deserves this chance. 191 00:10:30,600 --> 00:10:33,020 The coach isn't mean just to be mean. 192 00:10:34,940 --> 00:10:36,860 Whoa! What's going on here? 193 00:10:36,860 --> 00:10:40,590 What's with this turnout against the first-years? 194 00:10:40,590 --> 00:10:42,550 You should be up by 200 runs! 195 00:10:43,300 --> 00:10:45,420 Jun, that's impossible. 196 00:10:45,420 --> 00:10:47,820 What an embarrassing game. 197 00:10:47,820 --> 00:10:48,830 Makes me sad. 198 00:10:49,000 --> 00:10:50,130 Switch with me! 199 00:10:50,130 --> 00:10:51,450 I'll play! 200 00:10:51,450 --> 00:10:52,760 Jun, stop! 201 00:10:52,760 --> 00:10:55,020 You just finished lifting! 202 00:10:56,270 --> 00:10:57,630 Were they... 203 00:10:58,120 --> 00:11:00,340 training on their off time? 204 00:11:00,780 --> 00:11:02,460 Be quiet and watch, Jun. 205 00:11:02,660 --> 00:11:06,850 That's the kid who struck out Azuma, the man you respect. 206 00:11:07,100 --> 00:11:08,850 You missed it when it happened, didn't you? 207 00:11:08,850 --> 00:11:09,810 What? 208 00:11:09,810 --> 00:11:11,350 That was him? 209 00:11:16,830 --> 00:11:18,680 I get to stand on that mound? 210 00:11:25,700 --> 00:11:30,900 Your favorite is finally going to be pitching. 211 00:11:36,380 --> 00:11:40,780 You can do it, Ei-chan! Go to the nationals! Show your Akagi spirit! 212 00:11:37,280 --> 00:11:39,890 These guys are always watching me. 213 00:11:41,500 --> 00:11:45,390 I can't do a half-assed job. 214 00:11:48,440 --> 00:11:50,470 Here I go, guys! 215 00:11:51,890 --> 00:11:54,020 Hey. What do you throw? 216 00:11:54,440 --> 00:11:56,610 You've been talking big all this time. 217 00:11:56,610 --> 00:11:59,530 If your pitching turns out to be a joke, you're gonna get it. 218 00:12:01,040 --> 00:12:02,530 Don't worry. 219 00:12:03,100 --> 00:12:05,040 I won't run or hide! 220 00:12:05,280 --> 00:12:07,020 I'll throw it all right down the middle! 221 00:12:07,020 --> 00:12:08,470 What? 222 00:12:08,470 --> 00:12:11,060 I'm gonna be giving a lot of hits away, so it's all up to you, fielders! 223 00:12:12,840 --> 00:12:13,530 Oh... 224 00:12:13,810 --> 00:12:15,380 He's that kind of person. 225 00:12:15,760 --> 00:12:17,210 An idiot? 226 00:12:17,480 --> 00:12:19,050 Definitely. 227 00:12:19,050 --> 00:12:20,160 1st Year 2nd-3rd Year 228 00:12:20,160 --> 00:12:21,050 Play! 229 00:12:23,180 --> 00:12:25,710 They just had a meeting out loud... 230 00:12:25,900 --> 00:12:28,080 Throwing everything right down the middle? 231 00:12:28,080 --> 00:12:31,480 If that wasn't a bluff, then he's crazy. 232 00:12:37,210 --> 00:12:38,260 The middle? 233 00:12:39,020 --> 00:12:40,070 You better be joking me! 234 00:12:40,820 --> 00:12:42,570 A home run right off the bat? 235 00:12:42,910 --> 00:12:44,200 That's a no-brainer. 236 00:12:44,200 --> 00:12:47,570 There's no way a pitch that slow could work against a third-year! 237 00:12:48,950 --> 00:12:50,080 What? 238 00:12:50,660 --> 00:12:51,820 Yeah! 239 00:12:51,820 --> 00:12:52,950 Nice going, left field! 240 00:12:54,150 --> 00:12:57,200 Gotta hand that one down to the left-fielder who was defending a little back. 241 00:12:57,210 --> 00:13:00,100 It's just a matter of time until he starts taking a beating. 242 00:13:00,100 --> 00:13:02,960 That's the kind of fastballs the third-years are familiar with. 243 00:13:04,540 --> 00:13:06,610 The fastballs they're used to, huh? 244 00:13:06,610 --> 00:13:09,280 If they don't figure out what Sawamura's pitch actually is, 245 00:13:09,280 --> 00:13:11,010 they've got another thing coming. 246 00:13:13,890 --> 00:13:15,450 Nice, third base! 247 00:13:16,970 --> 00:13:18,320 It just flew into his glove! 248 00:13:18,320 --> 00:13:20,930 Wow! Two outs with two throws! 249 00:13:20,930 --> 00:13:22,400 We're so lucky! 250 00:13:23,410 --> 00:13:25,400 First-years... 251 00:13:27,130 --> 00:13:29,280 Miracles don't happen a third time! 252 00:13:30,610 --> 00:13:32,240 Wh-What? 253 00:13:33,040 --> 00:13:33,990 He jammed it. 254 00:13:33,990 --> 00:13:35,750 But it landed in a nice spot. 255 00:13:39,560 --> 00:13:41,250 The second baseman got it! 256 00:13:46,660 --> 00:13:47,890 Out! 257 00:13:48,520 --> 00:13:49,810 Wow! 258 00:13:49,810 --> 00:13:51,760 Did I just see you go... twisty? 259 00:13:52,040 --> 00:13:53,140 Nice, second! 260 00:13:53,140 --> 00:13:54,450 Nice, second! 261 00:13:55,090 --> 00:13:57,520 That second baseman's not bad. 262 00:13:59,880 --> 00:14:02,130 We didn't give them any runs this inning! 263 00:14:02,340 --> 00:14:03,280 Awesome! 264 00:14:03,630 --> 00:14:04,920 What are you doing? 265 00:14:04,920 --> 00:14:07,410 You just gave the first-years more momentum! 266 00:14:07,660 --> 00:14:08,780 Sorry. 267 00:14:09,240 --> 00:14:11,040 I didn't mess up. 268 00:14:11,040 --> 00:14:13,060 I thought I completely had it, but... 269 00:14:13,060 --> 00:14:14,770 what is with his throw? 270 00:14:18,090 --> 00:14:21,080 A moving fastball that curves right at the plate, huh? 271 00:14:21,570 --> 00:14:22,790 That's gonna be tough. 272 00:14:23,050 --> 00:14:25,640 Of course you would figure it out, Tetsu. 273 00:14:25,930 --> 00:14:29,470 His pitch is only gonna get wilder from here. 274 00:14:29,780 --> 00:14:31,470 What? 275 00:14:31,470 --> 00:14:32,650 All right! 276 00:14:32,830 --> 00:14:34,630 The game's not over yet! 277 00:14:34,630 --> 00:14:36,200 Let's start by getting on base! 278 00:14:36,200 --> 00:14:38,440 Look, no one put you in charge! 279 00:14:39,600 --> 00:14:42,020 The first-years are looking more energetic. 280 00:14:42,190 --> 00:14:45,650 When nice plays happen at defense, the entire team gets excited. 281 00:14:45,820 --> 00:14:48,060 It looks like a completely different team from the start of the game. 282 00:14:48,060 --> 00:14:50,810 Not to mention... Sawamura is the pitcher, right? 283 00:14:50,810 --> 00:14:53,390 His moving is pretty good. 284 00:14:53,390 --> 00:14:53,950 Yes. 285 00:14:54,890 --> 00:14:58,640 But that's not the only reason he caught my eyes. 286 00:15:02,360 --> 00:15:06,170 At a countryside district tournament I chanced upon, 287 00:15:06,690 --> 00:15:11,680 the junior high team he was on was basically composed of complete novices. 288 00:15:12,440 --> 00:15:13,680 The catcher couldn't catch flies, 289 00:15:14,420 --> 00:15:16,930 and his teammates made errors in critical situations... 290 00:15:17,770 --> 00:15:19,460 He faced many pinch situations 291 00:15:19,460 --> 00:15:22,190 when a normal pitcher would've given up the game. 292 00:15:23,370 --> 00:15:28,850 Yet, when I saw him lead his team tenaciously 293 00:15:28,850 --> 00:15:31,120 without making a face, 294 00:15:31,280 --> 00:15:33,450 I saw a true ace in him. 295 00:15:36,020 --> 00:15:37,800 Hit one big! 296 00:15:37,940 --> 00:15:38,950 You can do this! 297 00:15:39,460 --> 00:15:41,260 Let's attack like we're here for war! 298 00:15:41,260 --> 00:15:43,220 Be aggressive in your swings! 299 00:15:44,170 --> 00:15:46,360 Furuya, I'm sorry. 300 00:15:46,700 --> 00:15:49,630 I can't catch your pitch... 301 00:15:50,000 --> 00:15:52,180 He's a monster. 302 00:15:52,180 --> 00:15:53,200 Damn. 303 00:15:53,350 --> 00:15:56,140 What does he want from us? 304 00:15:56,460 --> 00:15:58,300 I'm sorry, Furuya. 305 00:15:58,450 --> 00:16:01,840 The upperclassmen don't want to play baseball with you. 306 00:16:03,240 --> 00:16:04,380 Sorry. 307 00:16:08,600 --> 00:16:09,700 Out! 308 00:16:09,850 --> 00:16:10,610 That was close! 309 00:16:10,860 --> 00:16:11,730 All right! 310 00:16:11,730 --> 00:16:13,430 We're starting to make some contact! 311 00:16:13,430 --> 00:16:15,510 We do stand a chance! 312 00:16:15,510 --> 00:16:17,490 Let's do another no-run inning! 313 00:16:17,490 --> 00:16:18,120 Yeah! 314 00:16:26,740 --> 00:16:31,090 He made an error yesterday, so he banned himself from talking. 315 00:16:27,360 --> 00:16:31,110 Nice to meet you. 316 00:16:32,280 --> 00:16:34,620 Just a single error, 317 00:16:34,860 --> 00:16:37,130 and he's off the starting line-up. 318 00:16:38,770 --> 00:16:40,260 Asuka. 319 00:16:42,510 --> 00:16:43,980 Sawamura. 320 00:16:46,150 --> 00:16:48,980 I'm determined to be back in the first-string. 321 00:16:49,850 --> 00:16:50,980 Give me your all. 322 00:16:53,260 --> 00:16:53,950 Yes, sir! 323 00:16:54,890 --> 00:16:55,960 This will be good! 324 00:16:55,960 --> 00:16:57,470 A roommate battle! 325 00:16:57,470 --> 00:17:00,420 How's Masuko been doing this game? 326 00:17:00,420 --> 00:17:01,960 Really well. 327 00:17:02,120 --> 00:17:03,620 Three hits and six RBIs. 328 00:17:03,620 --> 00:17:06,750 He's on track for coming back up. 329 00:17:07,390 --> 00:17:10,760 I'm sure he's noticed what Sawamura's pitch is. 330 00:17:10,760 --> 00:17:14,300 Should be a good match to really see Sawamura's ability. 331 00:17:17,800 --> 00:17:18,990 He's huge... 332 00:17:19,190 --> 00:17:22,220 He's the guy who's on a roll today. 333 00:17:23,130 --> 00:17:26,230 Throwing down the middle's not gonna work for... 334 00:17:26,430 --> 00:17:28,400 Wait! Wait! Wait! 335 00:17:28,400 --> 00:17:30,540 To him, too? 336 00:17:32,430 --> 00:17:34,490 Head-to-head! The only way! 337 00:17:42,210 --> 00:17:45,330 The catcher miscaught a fastball down the middle. 338 00:17:46,390 --> 00:17:47,330 Sorry! 339 00:17:48,220 --> 00:17:49,830 What was that pitch? 340 00:17:50,010 --> 00:17:51,840 It looked like the ball moved at the plate. 341 00:17:58,370 --> 00:18:02,450 He's holding the bat short and standing at the front of the batter's box. 342 00:18:02,450 --> 00:18:03,850 What is he thinking? 343 00:18:05,140 --> 00:18:09,230 Yeah, Masuko knows what's up. 344 00:18:09,680 --> 00:18:11,850 He's made his swing smaller, 345 00:18:11,850 --> 00:18:15,740 so he can hit the ball before it starts to move. 346 00:18:20,630 --> 00:18:22,320 This tension... 347 00:18:24,090 --> 00:18:25,250 I love it! 348 00:18:29,400 --> 00:18:30,650 Foul! 349 00:18:31,620 --> 00:18:33,460 He used to bat fifth with us. 350 00:18:33,460 --> 00:18:35,920 He could destroy the fence like that. 351 00:18:36,060 --> 00:18:38,760 He hits hard even when he holds the bat short. 352 00:18:41,630 --> 00:18:43,820 What will you do now, Sawamura? 353 00:18:44,130 --> 00:18:47,640 He isn't like Azuma, who underestimated you and hit everything you threw. 354 00:18:51,120 --> 00:18:53,210 Three weeks since that error. 355 00:18:53,820 --> 00:18:56,700 I was such an idiot back then. 356 00:18:57,560 --> 00:18:59,090 What was that play you just made? 357 00:18:59,220 --> 00:19:02,930 You were thinking about your at-bat at the defense, weren't you? 358 00:19:03,350 --> 00:19:04,660 I'm sorry. 359 00:19:04,850 --> 00:19:06,810 You might stand in the batter's box alone, 360 00:19:06,810 --> 00:19:10,170 but defense is something you do with nine people! 361 00:19:10,710 --> 00:19:14,420 Stop putting the team at risk with your petty emotions. 362 00:19:15,690 --> 00:19:17,430 Go cool your head in the second-string. 363 00:19:18,800 --> 00:19:21,430 I won't make another mistake like that. 364 00:19:24,080 --> 00:19:27,720 Now, I only do my best every moment I can. 365 00:19:36,130 --> 00:19:38,210 No balls, two strikes. 366 00:19:38,530 --> 00:19:40,580 We've got an advantage here. 367 00:19:40,700 --> 00:19:43,220 Let's throw a ball here to theoretically... 368 00:19:47,350 --> 00:19:48,950 Again? 369 00:19:49,560 --> 00:19:51,960 I can't be the ace if I run away here. 370 00:19:52,230 --> 00:19:53,560 Damn it! 371 00:19:53,560 --> 00:19:55,210 Go die however you want, then! 372 00:19:58,680 --> 00:19:59,960 How did it feel... 373 00:20:00,470 --> 00:20:01,970 when I struck out Azuma? 374 00:20:02,670 --> 00:20:03,880 Gotta remember... 375 00:20:04,100 --> 00:20:04,970 that mitt! 376 00:20:07,280 --> 00:20:09,770 Go! 377 00:20:23,680 --> 00:20:25,110 It's in! 378 00:20:25,430 --> 00:20:26,930 That's a home run! 379 00:20:26,930 --> 00:20:28,620 Didn't he jam that pitch? 380 00:20:28,620 --> 00:20:30,870 Yeah, he hit that over the fence with pure strength. 381 00:20:31,430 --> 00:20:34,120 If I was even a little bit more off, 382 00:20:34,120 --> 00:20:36,630 I would've been out. 383 00:20:37,820 --> 00:20:41,850 It was a nice throw with all your heart in it, Sawamura-chan. 384 00:20:42,660 --> 00:20:45,000 The pitcher completely lost the battle of power. 385 00:20:45,220 --> 00:20:47,890 I bet he's taken quite a bit of damage from that. 386 00:20:50,220 --> 00:20:51,020 I... 387 00:20:51,330 --> 00:20:52,890 I completely lost. 388 00:20:53,730 --> 00:20:56,650 That was my best pitch with everything I had. 389 00:20:57,450 --> 00:21:00,760 So that's what a battle of power is. 390 00:21:01,860 --> 00:21:03,020 So this is 391 00:21:03,840 --> 00:21:06,620 top-ranked high school baseball. 392 00:21:09,510 --> 00:21:10,840 Awesome. 393 00:21:14,320 --> 00:21:15,970 I want to pitch more. 394 00:21:18,090 --> 00:21:19,750 Way more. 395 00:21:26,130 --> 00:21:27,270 He's... 396 00:21:27,680 --> 00:21:29,390 smiling. 397 00:21:34,660 --> 00:21:35,800 All right! 398 00:21:35,800 --> 00:21:37,400 Let's switch gears and do this again! 399 00:21:37,760 --> 00:21:40,400 He's not fazed at all! 400 00:21:41,550 --> 00:21:43,040 Does that mean... 401 00:21:46,200 --> 00:21:48,520 Head-to-head! No other way! 402 00:21:48,870 --> 00:21:50,410 I knew it! 403 00:21:51,970 --> 00:21:54,980 So you get even more excited after getting utterly defeated? 404 00:21:55,760 --> 00:22:00,190 It's like you're a baby who's just learned baseball. 405 00:23:35,300 --> 00:23:37,220 Furuya's moved up to the first-string, 406 00:23:37,220 --> 00:23:39,340 and he's been assigned to form a battery with me. 407 00:23:39,340 --> 00:23:40,450 On the other hand, 408 00:23:40,450 --> 00:23:41,820 Sawamura joins the second-string 409 00:23:41,820 --> 00:23:43,900 and is assigned to receive coaching from a certain person. 410 00:23:44,260 --> 00:23:47,150 His name is Chris Yu Takigawa. 411 00:23:47,410 --> 00:23:49,820 Wh-What is with this guy? 412 00:23:49,950 --> 00:23:52,660 I have no idea what he's thinking, and he's scary. 413 00:23:53,020 --> 00:23:56,250 Next time on Ace of the Diamond: The Two Batteries. 414 00:23:56,150 --> 00:23:59,980 The Two Batteries 415 00:23:56,570 --> 00:23:58,700 Let's win the national title!