1 00:00:01,510 --> 00:00:03,020 On the final day of camp, 2 00:00:03,020 --> 00:00:07,470 Seido Inashiro 3 00:00:03,670 --> 00:00:09,480 we held a three-way round robin between Seido, Inashiro, and Shukoku. 4 00:00:11,250 --> 00:00:12,110 Ball! 5 00:00:12,840 --> 00:00:13,610 Damn. 6 00:00:14,850 --> 00:00:16,770 He's so intimidating. 7 00:00:44,380 --> 00:00:45,640 Kawakami. 8 00:00:45,640 --> 00:00:46,810 Put some heart into it! 9 00:00:46,810 --> 00:00:49,670 Five runs in the eighth inning alone. 10 00:00:49,910 --> 00:00:51,680 They've finally caught up. 11 00:00:52,160 --> 00:00:54,310 Summer's right around the corner. 12 00:00:54,310 --> 00:00:56,530 We lost to Kiryu yesterday, too. 13 00:00:56,530 --> 00:00:57,660 Are we going to be okay? 14 00:00:58,260 --> 00:01:01,440 Not to mention, this isn't just a practice game. 15 00:01:01,770 --> 00:01:05,660 It's against our biggest rival in the West District, Inashiro Vocational High School, 16 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:09,080 led by Coach Hiroshige Kunitomo. 17 00:02:40,110 --> 00:02:44,140 Fate 18 00:02:40,930 --> 00:02:42,960 Inashiro and Ichidai 3rd 19 00:02:42,960 --> 00:02:45,810 have robbed us of our chances at the nationals for the past five years. 20 00:02:46,230 --> 00:02:50,110 If we keep playing like this, we're definitely not going this year. 21 00:02:50,110 --> 00:02:50,810 Coach! 22 00:02:51,280 --> 00:02:54,190 Kawakami-senpai's at his limit! 23 00:02:54,800 --> 00:02:56,480 He's tired from camp, too! 24 00:02:56,480 --> 00:02:57,660 Sawamura, stop! 25 00:02:57,660 --> 00:03:00,200 If you give me the green light, I'll happily go out there! 26 00:03:00,790 --> 00:03:02,610 I don't have any plans for you today. 27 00:03:02,610 --> 00:03:03,870 Go away. 28 00:03:04,160 --> 00:03:05,380 No plans? 29 00:03:05,380 --> 00:03:06,950 I'm not doing anything today? 30 00:03:07,190 --> 00:03:09,340 Come with me, Sawamura-chan. 31 00:03:07,680 --> 00:03:08,310 drag 32 00:03:08,930 --> 00:03:10,190 drag 33 00:03:09,560 --> 00:03:10,870 You idiot! 34 00:03:12,530 --> 00:03:15,540 The coach knows Kawakami's at his limit. 35 00:03:16,310 --> 00:03:21,780 He's seeing if Kawakami has the spirit to finish a game even in his exhausted state. 36 00:03:21,780 --> 00:03:24,170 But that team's strong! 37 00:03:24,170 --> 00:03:25,550 So I have to go out there! 38 00:03:26,030 --> 00:03:28,810 Where do you find so much confidence? 39 00:03:29,440 --> 00:03:32,310 You seriously don't understand anything. 40 00:03:33,040 --> 00:03:36,320 They don't have their best players playing today. 41 00:03:38,130 --> 00:03:42,850 No one's stupid enough to show his entire hand right before the season. 42 00:03:43,070 --> 00:03:45,700 We have our non-starters playing, too. 43 00:03:46,200 --> 00:03:48,310 Th-That much thought went into this? 44 00:03:48,310 --> 00:03:49,640 So complicated. 45 00:03:49,850 --> 00:03:52,200 We all have each other 46 00:03:52,200 --> 00:03:53,210 on our minds. 47 00:03:53,840 --> 00:03:57,450 Also, Kawakami has the skills 48 00:03:57,450 --> 00:03:59,570 but lacks the heart. 49 00:03:59,860 --> 00:04:03,470 Throwing an entire game against Inashiro should give him confidence. 50 00:04:04,600 --> 00:04:06,720 He's been doing well so far. 51 00:04:07,280 --> 00:04:09,040 I'm sure you're exhausted, but... 52 00:04:09,040 --> 00:04:10,720 don't give up, Kawakami. 53 00:04:11,720 --> 00:04:12,570 Hey. 54 00:04:15,520 --> 00:04:18,440 Wh-Where are you touching, Miyauchi-senpai? 55 00:04:20,200 --> 00:04:23,170 Seems like you've still got a pair down here. 56 00:04:23,370 --> 00:04:24,450 Then your should be fine. 57 00:04:26,200 --> 00:04:28,640 Your pitching is getting slower, 58 00:04:28,850 --> 00:04:31,590 but you've made it this far on your own. 59 00:04:32,060 --> 00:04:34,080 Throw with more confidence. 60 00:04:35,190 --> 00:04:36,480 Um... Sir... 61 00:04:36,650 --> 00:04:38,090 Can you please let go? 62 00:04:38,520 --> 00:04:40,520 Yeah, you'll be fine. 63 00:04:42,810 --> 00:04:45,030 Just throw your arm down as hard as you can. 64 00:04:45,310 --> 00:04:48,100 I'll catch whatever you throw at me. 65 00:04:49,050 --> 00:04:50,710 Don't lose heart. 66 00:04:51,560 --> 00:04:52,390 Yes, sir! 67 00:04:59,160 --> 00:05:00,860 I'm playing in the first game, sir? 68 00:05:01,600 --> 00:05:02,510 Yeah. 69 00:05:02,510 --> 00:05:04,080 We'll be up against Inashiro. 70 00:05:04,330 --> 00:05:07,450 Support Kawakami with offensive calls. 71 00:05:07,730 --> 00:05:08,370 What about... 72 00:05:09,130 --> 00:05:12,370 Tanba will form a battery with Miyuki for the second game. 73 00:05:14,760 --> 00:05:15,760 Okay? 74 00:05:20,670 --> 00:05:22,010 Yes, sir. 75 00:05:22,240 --> 00:05:23,370 I'll do my best. 76 00:05:27,580 --> 00:05:32,850 I can't call plays like Miyuki, nor can I hit like him. 77 00:05:33,100 --> 00:05:35,140 I figured that out long ago. 78 00:05:35,750 --> 00:05:39,140 But if I admit it, I'll... 79 00:05:40,510 --> 00:05:41,400 I'll... 80 00:05:44,240 --> 00:05:48,150 never allow a ball to pass. 81 00:05:50,290 --> 00:05:54,060 This is the only thing I can do. 82 00:05:59,470 --> 00:06:01,290 The mitt looks bigger than usual. 83 00:06:02,450 --> 00:06:05,800 That's more than enough for me, Miyauchi-senpai. 84 00:06:08,640 --> 00:06:10,050 Strike! 85 00:06:10,790 --> 00:06:12,300 Outside on the frame? 86 00:06:12,880 --> 00:06:15,310 He's regained his strength. 87 00:06:15,670 --> 00:06:17,230 Nice throw, Kawakami! 88 00:06:17,230 --> 00:06:18,660 Let's be confident! 89 00:06:18,960 --> 00:06:20,550 Pull it together, Nori! 90 00:06:20,550 --> 00:06:22,280 We've got your back! 91 00:06:22,800 --> 00:06:24,410 Throw with confidence! 92 00:06:24,410 --> 00:06:26,320 We'll turn this game around! 93 00:06:26,930 --> 00:06:28,560 Let's do this, Kawakami! 94 00:06:31,810 --> 00:06:35,120 So they get back on their feet without the help of their coach. 95 00:06:35,480 --> 00:06:37,330 They're well-trained. 96 00:06:38,580 --> 00:06:41,770 They'll be a tough team to beat, yet again, this year. 97 00:06:42,330 --> 00:06:44,840 Seido Inashiro 98 00:06:45,130 --> 00:06:46,710 Thank you! 99 00:06:47,930 --> 00:06:49,220 Hey, Sawamura. 100 00:06:49,220 --> 00:06:50,870 Hurry up and clean up the dugout. 101 00:06:50,870 --> 00:06:51,470 Yes, sir. 102 00:06:52,080 --> 00:06:56,250 We're all watching the game between Inashiro and Shuhoku. 103 00:06:56,430 --> 00:06:59,980 Inashiro's probably bringing out their best next game. 104 00:07:00,600 --> 00:07:02,990 A three-way round robin... 105 00:07:03,390 --> 00:07:05,980 This is a first for me. 106 00:07:05,980 --> 00:07:10,010 Shuhoku Inashiro 107 00:07:06,280 --> 00:07:09,000 I'm getting really excited. 108 00:07:12,050 --> 00:07:14,390 I want to play, too! 109 00:07:14,390 --> 00:07:16,560 Furuya and Harucchi are playing! 110 00:07:16,560 --> 00:07:18,640 Hey, you there with the energy. 111 00:07:19,150 --> 00:07:20,250 Yeah, you. 112 00:07:21,330 --> 00:07:23,750 Is Furuya throwing today? 113 00:07:24,310 --> 00:07:27,310 I hear he throws like a monster even though he's a first-year. 114 00:07:28,680 --> 00:07:29,920 Inashiro? 115 00:07:30,120 --> 00:07:32,760 He wasn't in the previous game. 116 00:07:33,100 --> 00:07:36,510 I figured I'll check out how fast he actually throws. 117 00:07:36,900 --> 00:07:40,970 You're just worried he might throw faster than you. 118 00:07:41,270 --> 00:07:43,520 You're such a small guy. 119 00:07:43,840 --> 00:07:44,960 Shut up! 120 00:07:44,960 --> 00:07:46,860 I'm just genuinely curious! 121 00:07:46,860 --> 00:07:48,530 So small. 122 00:07:49,380 --> 00:07:51,040 What's up with these two? 123 00:07:51,540 --> 00:07:53,530 He's not throwing today. 124 00:07:53,920 --> 00:07:55,290 Seriously? 125 00:07:55,290 --> 00:07:57,030 That was all I came here to see. 126 00:07:57,810 --> 00:08:01,200 He got six strikeouts against Yokohama Academy, right? 127 00:08:01,200 --> 00:08:02,800 Yeah, I guess. 128 00:08:02,800 --> 00:08:03,980 Hey, how'd he do it? 129 00:08:03,980 --> 00:08:05,180 What's his top speed? 130 00:08:05,180 --> 00:08:06,900 What breaking ball does he throw? 131 00:08:06,900 --> 00:08:08,840 Man, shut up... 132 00:08:08,840 --> 00:08:10,170 Why isn't he throwing? 133 00:08:10,170 --> 00:08:11,680 Is he not feeling well? 134 00:08:11,840 --> 00:08:13,550 Or are you just keeping him secret? 135 00:08:15,270 --> 00:08:17,200 All he cares about is Furuya! 136 00:08:17,800 --> 00:08:23,770 Seido High School Practice Field 137 00:08:18,600 --> 00:08:20,480 Don't you two know about 138 00:08:20,480 --> 00:08:23,770 Seido's other new amazing pitcher? 139 00:08:24,840 --> 00:08:25,810 Who's that? 140 00:08:26,550 --> 00:08:28,380 Well, you see. 141 00:08:28,380 --> 00:08:31,260 We had a game against Osaka Kiryu yesterday, and... 142 00:08:31,430 --> 00:08:32,640 Against Kiryu? 143 00:08:32,640 --> 00:08:33,930 Indeed. 144 00:08:33,930 --> 00:08:35,820 And Furuya pitched in the game. 145 00:08:36,170 --> 00:08:38,800 But the result was horrible. 146 00:08:38,950 --> 00:08:41,620 He lost eleven runs in five innings. 147 00:08:41,830 --> 00:08:43,330 That's eleven runs! 148 00:08:43,790 --> 00:08:45,290 You're lying. 149 00:08:45,290 --> 00:08:46,280 Not at all. 150 00:08:46,280 --> 00:08:47,830 It's the truth. 151 00:08:49,170 --> 00:08:52,840 And when everyone thought it was over, a hero came to the rescue. 152 00:08:53,470 --> 00:08:54,720 Me! Sawa— 153 00:08:54,720 --> 00:08:56,060 Thai kick! 154 00:08:58,270 --> 00:09:02,220 Stop talking about our team, you idiot! 155 00:09:02,640 --> 00:09:05,390 Wait! That was all true? 156 00:09:05,630 --> 00:09:08,760 He just gave away secrets to a rival team. 157 00:09:08,760 --> 00:09:10,230 Is he an idiot? 158 00:09:10,730 --> 00:09:12,880 Yeah, it's the truth. 159 00:09:13,050 --> 00:09:15,240 Furuya's not doing very well right now. 160 00:09:16,220 --> 00:09:17,240 Kazuya. 161 00:09:17,240 --> 00:09:21,240 When you say it, it sounds like a total lie. 162 00:09:21,740 --> 00:09:24,400 So you're pitching today, right? 163 00:09:24,540 --> 00:09:25,590 I sure am. 164 00:09:25,850 --> 00:09:28,810 Time to get some valuable data, then. 165 00:09:29,000 --> 00:09:30,000 Are you all friends? 166 00:09:30,570 --> 00:09:32,230 Let's go, Mei. 167 00:09:32,650 --> 00:09:34,530 I don't like him. 168 00:09:34,530 --> 00:09:35,760 Oh, yeah. 169 00:09:36,120 --> 00:09:39,070 Last summer, Kazuya's calls completely shut you— 170 00:09:39,070 --> 00:09:39,830 Shut up. 171 00:09:39,830 --> 00:09:40,580 Let's go. 172 00:09:41,620 --> 00:09:43,120 Well, see ya. 173 00:09:44,560 --> 00:09:45,730 Sawamura. 174 00:09:45,730 --> 00:09:49,880 As a fellow southpaw, don't miss his pitching. 175 00:09:50,620 --> 00:09:53,530 Last summer, in the semi-finals... 176 00:09:54,460 --> 00:09:56,530 National High School Baseball Championship, Tokyo Qualifier 177 00:09:54,460 --> 00:09:56,530 Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium 178 00:10:06,750 --> 00:10:08,290 You little... 179 00:10:09,550 --> 00:10:10,540 Strike! 180 00:10:11,450 --> 00:10:12,540 Batter out! 181 00:10:26,490 --> 00:10:28,950 He's our fated rival. 182 00:10:29,780 --> 00:10:31,860 If we don't take him down, 183 00:10:32,120 --> 00:10:34,570 we can't go to nationals. 184 00:10:38,460 --> 00:10:39,990 Strike! 185 00:10:41,400 --> 00:10:44,300 He's the second-year ace of Inashiro Vocational High School. 186 00:10:44,300 --> 00:10:45,780 Mei Narumiya. 187 00:10:48,710 --> 00:10:50,210 Strike! 188 00:10:55,090 --> 00:10:57,020 Wh-What are you doing? 189 00:10:57,020 --> 00:10:58,970 You've gotta swing to hit it! 190 00:11:00,460 --> 00:11:04,220 Even if you say that, what pitch do I aim at? 191 00:11:09,730 --> 00:11:13,730 Shuhoku have been picking up speed in the East District, but they're being dominated. 192 00:11:13,730 --> 00:11:19,510 Shuhoku Inashiro 193 00:11:14,260 --> 00:11:17,330 He's given up five hits in six innings, 194 00:11:17,490 --> 00:11:19,510 but he gets outs when he needs them. 195 00:11:19,790 --> 00:11:22,240 He really has the presence of an ace. 196 00:11:23,590 --> 00:11:25,020 That annoying brat... 197 00:11:25,020 --> 00:11:27,800 He wasn't going all out in the first half. 198 00:11:27,800 --> 00:11:30,700 He just stepped up his game. 199 00:11:30,820 --> 00:11:31,750 Yeah. 200 00:11:34,620 --> 00:11:36,380 A sharp slider, 201 00:11:37,120 --> 00:11:38,880 a forkball that almost goes into the ground, 202 00:11:39,690 --> 00:11:43,750 and what makes those breaking balls come to life... 203 00:11:46,290 --> 00:11:48,890 is his fastball with a top speed of 148 km/h. 204 00:11:56,340 --> 00:11:59,900 Vertical and horizontal breaks, in addition to a powerful fastball. 205 00:12:01,050 --> 00:12:04,000 A truly exemplary pitcher. 206 00:12:10,310 --> 00:12:13,170 Hey, watch closely. 207 00:12:13,850 --> 00:12:19,350 Looks like they understand how complete his pitching style is. 208 00:12:19,790 --> 00:12:21,420 As an opponent, 209 00:12:22,010 --> 00:12:24,430 there really isn't anyone worse to play against. 210 00:12:27,920 --> 00:12:29,400 They're watching. 211 00:12:29,400 --> 00:12:32,020 They're watching with hilarious faces. 212 00:12:33,760 --> 00:12:36,160 I really want to play them. 213 00:12:36,160 --> 00:12:39,690 There's nothing better than surprising the batter before me. 214 00:12:43,380 --> 00:12:44,530 Hey, now. 215 00:12:44,530 --> 00:12:46,200 You're throwing that here? 216 00:12:46,670 --> 00:12:49,670 The coach told us not to throw it, you know? 217 00:12:50,200 --> 00:12:55,210 Let me throw 218 00:12:50,200 --> 00:12:55,210 I'm throwing 219 00:12:50,200 --> 00:12:55,210 I want to throw 220 00:12:57,120 --> 00:12:58,710 He's not changing his mind. 221 00:12:59,790 --> 00:13:01,380 Don't blame me... 222 00:13:01,380 --> 00:13:03,290 ...if the coach gets mad. 223 00:13:05,030 --> 00:13:06,100 Damn. 224 00:13:06,100 --> 00:13:08,720 I'm just going to go for his fastball. 225 00:13:11,430 --> 00:13:12,720 Here's a little special gift. 226 00:13:13,440 --> 00:13:15,230 Watch closely. 227 00:13:24,320 --> 00:13:25,150 The ball isn't... 228 00:13:27,120 --> 00:13:28,160 here yet. 229 00:13:29,660 --> 00:13:31,660 Strike! Batter out! 230 00:13:35,790 --> 00:13:36,410 A... 231 00:13:36,710 --> 00:13:38,500 ...changeup? 232 00:13:38,840 --> 00:13:40,280 Yay! 233 00:13:41,680 --> 00:13:44,630 What was that half-assed throw? 234 00:13:45,610 --> 00:13:47,720 How did he miss that slow pitch? 235 00:13:51,990 --> 00:13:53,170 Huh? 236 00:13:53,170 --> 00:13:54,820 What's wrong, guys? 237 00:13:55,530 --> 00:13:56,720 Nice, Mei. 238 00:13:56,720 --> 00:13:57,920 Thanks! 239 00:13:57,920 --> 00:13:59,230 Nice pitch, Mei. 240 00:14:04,960 --> 00:14:08,490 I thought I told you not to give away any new information. 241 00:14:09,320 --> 00:14:11,490 I'm switching you out this inning. 242 00:14:11,740 --> 00:14:12,560 What? 243 00:14:12,560 --> 00:14:13,990 Seriously? 244 00:14:15,150 --> 00:14:17,840 Damn, that wasn't even funny. 245 00:14:18,100 --> 00:14:20,640 He already has a good fastball, 246 00:14:20,640 --> 00:14:22,950 and both vertical and horizontal breaks. 247 00:14:22,950 --> 00:14:25,510 Now he has an off-speed pitch? 248 00:14:26,040 --> 00:14:27,420 That brat. 249 00:14:27,420 --> 00:14:30,120 Just how good is he going to get? 250 00:14:32,400 --> 00:14:33,860 Masa-san. 251 00:14:34,250 --> 00:14:36,160 I'm getting replaced. 252 00:14:36,160 --> 00:14:37,870 But I'm the ace. 253 00:14:37,870 --> 00:14:40,140 Of course you are, stupid. 254 00:14:40,430 --> 00:14:43,270 Didn't you throw it knowing this would happen? 255 00:14:44,080 --> 00:14:49,270 You've been working hard this past year to win nationals. 256 00:14:49,880 --> 00:14:54,530 I don't think it was wrong of you to show Seido your determination. 257 00:14:54,850 --> 00:14:55,920 Right? 258 00:14:56,080 --> 00:14:58,090 I've been working hard. 259 00:14:58,340 --> 00:15:01,150 But don't say so yourself. 260 00:15:01,150 --> 00:15:02,790 Man, you're so small. 261 00:15:03,890 --> 00:15:08,300 But we've gotten better because of experience from last year. 262 00:15:08,890 --> 00:15:12,300 And we'll continue to get even better. 263 00:15:12,940 --> 00:15:16,310 Those guys haven't even gone up on stage yet. 264 00:15:18,320 --> 00:15:20,680 But we've experienced it first-hand. 265 00:15:21,140 --> 00:15:24,310 The stage of nationals. 266 00:15:27,160 --> 00:15:28,800 I want to hit him. 267 00:15:28,800 --> 00:15:30,940 His overconfident face makes me mad! 268 00:15:30,940 --> 00:15:33,320 Make sure you hit him with a ball. 269 00:15:33,800 --> 00:15:36,290 I'm going to hit in today's game. 270 00:15:37,200 --> 00:15:38,830 I'm getting excited. 271 00:15:39,830 --> 00:15:42,100 There has to be a weakness somewhere. 272 00:15:42,100 --> 00:15:43,330 I have to find it. 273 00:15:43,990 --> 00:15:48,350 You probably threw it to scare us, but it's not that easy, Mei. 274 00:15:49,000 --> 00:15:53,090 We don't get scared that easily. 275 00:15:55,140 --> 00:15:56,370 We haven't lost! 276 00:15:56,370 --> 00:15:58,600 I don't quite know exactly what, but we haven't lost! 277 00:15:59,940 --> 00:16:03,100 I really need to hurry up and become a part of this team! 278 00:16:03,710 --> 00:16:05,800 I need to train even harder. 279 00:16:06,210 --> 00:16:07,110 I won't lose. 280 00:16:12,320 --> 00:16:13,300 Miyuki. 281 00:16:13,300 --> 00:16:14,720 Let's go warm up. 282 00:16:15,910 --> 00:16:19,620 You should check out how I'm throwing today in the bullpen. 283 00:16:21,920 --> 00:16:24,620 So you'll know how to call the plays. 284 00:16:31,360 --> 00:16:32,670 Tanba-san. 285 00:16:34,340 --> 00:16:38,350 Seido Shuhoku 286 00:16:34,340 --> 00:16:38,350 Round Robin Game 3 287 00:16:48,070 --> 00:16:49,770 Strike! Batter out! 288 00:16:50,960 --> 00:16:52,280 Nice pitch. 289 00:16:53,960 --> 00:16:57,700 Have to say, it's gonna be hard to hit a curve ball that drops so much. 290 00:16:57,910 --> 00:17:01,540 Not to mention, there aren't many pitchers who can throw that. 291 00:17:02,260 --> 00:17:04,240 He's doing really well. 292 00:17:04,650 --> 00:17:07,290 He's controlling his curve ball almost perfectly. 293 00:17:08,090 --> 00:17:09,800 We don't need any balls. 294 00:17:09,800 --> 00:17:11,950 Let's let him hit, Tanba-san. 295 00:17:15,980 --> 00:17:16,800 Ryo-san! 296 00:17:17,940 --> 00:17:18,600 Out! 297 00:17:18,890 --> 00:17:20,430 All right! A double play! 298 00:17:20,430 --> 00:17:21,360 Nice, shortstop! 299 00:17:21,360 --> 00:17:22,850 Nice pitch, Tanba! 300 00:17:23,210 --> 00:17:26,900 He's throwing efficiently without any unnecessary balls. 301 00:17:27,100 --> 00:17:27,970 Yes. 302 00:17:28,120 --> 00:17:30,610 He's throwing his curve ball at all the right moments. 303 00:17:31,470 --> 00:17:34,240 And the one behind his pitching is... 304 00:17:34,890 --> 00:17:37,240 ...that catcher, who's making the calls. 305 00:17:37,980 --> 00:17:41,370 After five innings, he's thrown forty-three pitches. 306 00:17:41,560 --> 00:17:44,300 He's pacing well, so far. 307 00:17:45,240 --> 00:17:46,750 Nice pitch, Tanba. 308 00:17:53,650 --> 00:17:54,670 Miyuki. 309 00:17:54,670 --> 00:17:55,920 Let's go warm up. 310 00:17:58,690 --> 00:18:01,390 So you'll know how to call the plays. 311 00:18:02,350 --> 00:18:05,190 Did Inashiro's game light a fire under you? 312 00:18:05,560 --> 00:18:09,560 Did you feel that Miyuki's calls were necessary for you to pitch well? 313 00:18:10,940 --> 00:18:15,400 It was the first time you approached him. 314 00:18:17,530 --> 00:18:19,910 He's definitely throwing with a good rhythm, 315 00:18:20,520 --> 00:18:24,240 but Miyuki hasn't asked for a forkball even once, so far. 316 00:18:24,420 --> 00:18:27,630 Does he not see any use for it? 317 00:18:29,210 --> 00:18:29,920 Tanba-san. 318 00:18:32,300 --> 00:18:33,380 I think... 319 00:18:33,530 --> 00:18:36,670 ...they're going to start focusing on a certain pitch soon. 320 00:18:37,230 --> 00:18:40,180 I'll start asking for forkballs next inning. 321 00:18:42,380 --> 00:18:46,960 One of the objectives in today's game is to throw a complete game. 322 00:18:47,690 --> 00:18:49,880 We've been able to keep your pitch count low, 323 00:18:50,120 --> 00:18:52,690 so let's take this chance to make this game ours. 324 00:18:53,690 --> 00:18:54,790 He's been... 325 00:18:54,950 --> 00:18:57,190 ...planning this from the start? 326 00:18:57,790 --> 00:19:00,700 The second half is the real battle. 327 00:19:02,400 --> 00:19:04,480 He sounds like an actual catcher. 328 00:19:04,850 --> 00:19:07,470 Is he the same guy who only asked for inside throws? 329 00:19:07,650 --> 00:19:10,060 He didn't make any calls to me. 330 00:19:10,310 --> 00:19:11,990 I guess it depends on the pitcher. 331 00:19:14,320 --> 00:19:16,240 I thought you weren't asking for it 332 00:19:16,240 --> 00:19:19,270 because you weren't confident you could catch it. 333 00:19:20,630 --> 00:19:22,820 Try and catch it, if you can. 334 00:19:35,010 --> 00:19:38,450 Can't Isashiki hit without a roar? 335 00:19:38,620 --> 00:19:40,650 The batters are doing well, like always. 336 00:19:41,380 --> 00:19:45,160 They're doing better than usual because of Inashiro's last game. 337 00:19:43,390 --> 00:19:45,160 Seido Shuhoku 338 00:19:46,420 --> 00:19:47,660 Damn. 339 00:19:51,830 --> 00:19:54,040 Just where am I supposed to throw? 340 00:19:55,340 --> 00:19:59,340 Seido Shuhoku 341 00:19:57,000 --> 00:19:59,340 Man, it's so boring. 342 00:19:59,880 --> 00:20:02,970 I already know that Seido can hit. 343 00:20:03,190 --> 00:20:06,240 I wish I could see Furuya throw. 344 00:20:06,560 --> 00:20:08,790 You're not working hard enough, Shuhoku! 345 00:20:08,790 --> 00:20:11,350 Make Seido bring out the pitcher I want! 346 00:20:11,810 --> 00:20:14,070 You're still talking about him? 347 00:20:14,240 --> 00:20:17,770 People have the impression that Seido doesn't have good pitchers, 348 00:20:17,770 --> 00:20:20,320 but both Tanba and Kawakami are good pitchers. 349 00:20:20,790 --> 00:20:22,900 Stay focused and watch until the end. 350 00:20:23,070 --> 00:20:26,240 But he self-destructs in the second half... 351 00:20:26,240 --> 00:20:28,370 ...even though he can throw really well. 352 00:20:29,160 --> 00:20:31,870 It's hard to watch as a pitcher myself. 353 00:20:37,210 --> 00:20:38,380 He just made eye contact. 354 00:20:38,380 --> 00:20:40,380 Stop hiding. 355 00:20:40,740 --> 00:20:42,820 Okay, go for the fastballs. 356 00:20:43,020 --> 00:20:45,390 Do not swing at his curve balls. 357 00:21:01,410 --> 00:21:03,150 Right off the bat? 358 00:21:03,680 --> 00:21:05,150 You little! 359 00:21:07,080 --> 00:21:08,410 Yes! A fastball! 360 00:21:15,270 --> 00:21:16,370 It dropped? 361 00:21:20,890 --> 00:21:22,980 Following the same path as a fastball, 362 00:21:22,980 --> 00:21:26,130 it drops right in front of the batter like a sinker. 363 00:21:26,650 --> 00:21:27,850 To be honest, 364 00:21:27,850 --> 00:21:31,700 I didn't think it would be this amazing until I caught it personally, 365 00:21:31,860 --> 00:21:32,930 Tanba-san. 366 00:21:33,480 --> 00:21:36,240 Hey, who knew he could throw a forkball? 367 00:21:36,240 --> 00:21:38,440 It was pretty fast, too. 368 00:21:41,460 --> 00:21:43,940 I told you to stay focused. 369 00:21:44,430 --> 00:21:49,950 Everyone who wants to go to the nationals is desperate. 370 00:21:50,730 --> 00:21:52,060 If you take them lightly, 371 00:21:52,060 --> 00:21:54,500 we just might end up getting preyed upon. 372 00:23:36,210 --> 00:23:37,660 I wasn't expecting your forkball 373 00:23:37,660 --> 00:23:39,380 to be at such a high level. 374 00:23:39,380 --> 00:23:42,660 Miyuki, can we focus on throwing more forkballs? 375 00:23:42,660 --> 00:23:44,720 I want to have it down before summer. 376 00:23:44,720 --> 00:23:45,730 Wow. 377 00:23:45,730 --> 00:23:49,490 The third-years are putting so much into their last tournament. 378 00:23:49,490 --> 00:23:52,030 But then, something terrible happens. 379 00:23:52,300 --> 00:23:55,280 Next time on Ace of the Diamond: Emergency. 380 00:23:54,590 --> 00:23:59,980 Emergency 381 00:23:55,480 --> 00:23:57,740 Let's win the national title!