1 00:00:01,420 --> 00:00:03,790 That's the starting lineup for tomorrow's game. 2 00:00:03,790 --> 00:00:04,440 Yes, sir! 3 00:00:05,340 --> 00:00:06,690 Furuya will pitch first, 4 00:00:07,340 --> 00:00:08,690 and then Tanba. 5 00:00:09,150 --> 00:00:10,690 Kawakami and Sawamura, 6 00:00:10,690 --> 00:00:12,950 warm up your shoulders, if the situation calls for it. 7 00:00:16,450 --> 00:00:19,640 Seido Spirit Dorm 8 00:00:17,000 --> 00:00:19,540 I will surely live up to your expectations— 9 00:00:19,540 --> 00:00:20,270 Dismissed. 10 00:00:20,270 --> 00:00:21,240 Yes, sir! 11 00:00:22,960 --> 00:00:24,920 So Furuya's going to be starting. 12 00:00:24,920 --> 00:00:28,210 He's started in four games this tournament, so it's only natural. 13 00:00:28,720 --> 00:00:31,960 Yeah, he doesn't have much experience as a reliever. 14 00:00:32,530 --> 00:00:34,970 I-I'm off the starting roster. 15 00:00:35,650 --> 00:00:36,660 Sakai. 16 00:00:37,790 --> 00:00:40,380 As a pinch hitter and a reliable fielder, 17 00:00:40,380 --> 00:00:43,050 I'm going to need you late in the game. 18 00:00:43,050 --> 00:00:44,480 Don't forget to warm up. 19 00:00:44,840 --> 00:00:46,480 Y-Yes, sir! 20 00:00:49,340 --> 00:00:51,480 Good luck, Kado. 21 00:00:52,600 --> 00:00:53,490 Thanks. 22 00:00:54,120 --> 00:00:55,720 The hardest thing in tomorrow's game 23 00:00:55,720 --> 00:00:58,490 will be when to switch the pitchers. 24 00:00:58,490 --> 00:00:59,920 Can Furuya start well? 25 00:00:59,920 --> 00:01:01,740 Can Tanba-san perform? 26 00:01:01,740 --> 00:01:04,190 If these two don't fare well, 27 00:01:04,190 --> 00:01:05,910 we won't have a chance. 28 00:01:07,160 --> 00:01:08,780 Especially against Mei. 29 00:01:10,750 --> 00:01:13,660 Tomorrow will be an all-out game. 30 00:01:13,660 --> 00:01:17,020 We're going to need everyone in the dugout to win. 31 00:02:47,930 --> 00:02:51,900 The Battle Begins! 32 00:02:48,950 --> 00:02:50,550 Wait! That stretch. 33 00:02:50,550 --> 00:02:51,900 Can I see it again? 34 00:02:52,380 --> 00:02:53,900 Oh. Yes, sir. 35 00:02:58,210 --> 00:02:59,580 Like this? 36 00:02:59,580 --> 00:03:00,480 No! 37 00:03:00,480 --> 00:03:01,410 Like this! 38 00:03:01,410 --> 00:03:02,910 Don't be embarrassed! 39 00:03:20,230 --> 00:03:21,430 Special Protein Blend 40 00:03:23,050 --> 00:03:24,120 All right. 41 00:03:25,680 --> 00:03:26,350 shave 42 00:03:25,810 --> 00:03:27,340 Let's win! 43 00:03:26,950 --> 00:03:27,560 shave 44 00:03:28,440 --> 00:03:30,240 He's shaving it. 45 00:03:30,240 --> 00:03:31,670 Yeah. 46 00:03:33,540 --> 00:03:35,380 Oh, wait. 47 00:03:35,380 --> 00:03:37,880 Isashiki-senpai wanted grape. 48 00:03:37,880 --> 00:03:39,550 What? Don't tell me that now! 49 00:03:39,550 --> 00:03:40,950 What are we gonna do with this cola? 50 00:03:41,660 --> 00:03:44,730 And why are you being used as a go-fer when you're starting tomorrow? 51 00:03:44,730 --> 00:03:46,440 Not to mention you nominated yourself! 52 00:03:46,440 --> 00:03:48,200 You want me to tell them a thing or two? 53 00:03:49,780 --> 00:03:51,710 We got you the drinks. 54 00:03:53,580 --> 00:03:54,400 Hey! 55 00:03:54,400 --> 00:03:55,780 That's my cell phone! 56 00:03:55,780 --> 00:03:57,200 You're violating my privacy! 57 00:03:57,500 --> 00:03:58,710 What'd you say? 58 00:03:58,710 --> 00:04:01,240 What's wrong with checking up on our underclassmen? 59 00:04:01,240 --> 00:04:02,720 Why am I being yelled at? 60 00:04:03,270 --> 00:04:04,780 It's Kuramochi. 61 00:04:04,780 --> 00:04:07,350 He's interested in your girlfriend. 62 00:04:07,350 --> 00:04:08,210 Tetsu-san! 63 00:04:08,520 --> 00:04:09,470 Seriously? 64 00:04:09,470 --> 00:04:12,120 I've told you multiple times that she's not my girlfriend! 65 00:04:12,120 --> 00:04:15,180 Then can we e-mail her and check? 66 00:04:15,180 --> 00:04:16,910 All right! Give me the phone. 67 00:04:16,910 --> 00:04:20,210 Let's send her a picture of us manly upperclassmen. 68 00:04:20,210 --> 00:04:20,980 What? 69 00:04:21,310 --> 00:04:22,810 Ready? 70 00:04:24,020 --> 00:04:26,240 Is Wakana coming tomorrow? 71 00:04:26,240 --> 00:04:28,310 I wonder if Wakana went to bed already. 72 00:04:28,310 --> 00:04:30,160 Wakana's a good name. 73 00:04:30,160 --> 00:04:32,490 You just like saying the name! 74 00:04:35,050 --> 00:04:36,000 Let's go in. 75 00:04:36,890 --> 00:04:39,500 Tetsu-san, can you check our swinging— 76 00:04:40,480 --> 00:04:42,760 You better watch your attitude! 77 00:04:44,530 --> 00:04:46,330 Hey, Sawamura! 78 00:04:46,330 --> 00:04:48,760 Why are you so close with the third-years? 79 00:04:48,760 --> 00:04:50,850 Even I get nervous around them! 80 00:04:50,850 --> 00:04:54,260 Does it look like we're close? 81 00:04:54,660 --> 00:04:58,260 You're all too nice to the first-years! 82 00:04:58,260 --> 00:05:00,300 Why are you only so strict with us? 83 00:05:00,300 --> 00:05:01,620 What are you mad about, Zono? 84 00:05:01,620 --> 00:05:02,960 I'm not mad! 85 00:05:02,960 --> 00:05:05,230 Yes, you are! 86 00:05:06,030 --> 00:05:07,270 Is this what you want? 87 00:05:07,530 --> 00:05:08,740 Give me a break already! 88 00:05:09,770 --> 00:05:10,280 That's good. 89 00:05:13,120 --> 00:05:14,600 Oh, I just remembered. 90 00:05:14,600 --> 00:05:16,750 I heard you hit Azuma-san. 91 00:05:16,750 --> 00:05:18,540 That was an unfortunate accident. 92 00:05:18,540 --> 00:05:22,160 Seido Spirit Dorm 93 00:05:19,650 --> 00:05:21,180 Uh, guys... 94 00:05:21,180 --> 00:05:23,770 Can you go back to your rooms now? 95 00:05:28,300 --> 00:05:30,050 Ambition 96 00:05:30,710 --> 00:05:32,660 It's finally tomorrow. 97 00:05:32,660 --> 00:05:36,060 It's going to be a long day, Coach Kunitomo. 98 00:05:37,680 --> 00:05:39,820 With so much attention on you every year, 99 00:05:39,820 --> 00:05:42,070 I'm sure you feel the need to perform. 100 00:05:42,610 --> 00:05:47,220 Once you make nationals, things will get even crazier, 101 00:05:47,220 --> 00:05:51,080 but I hope we can celebrate quietly like this again. 102 00:05:52,020 --> 00:05:56,290 I'm sure the kids this year will not let you down. 103 00:06:12,820 --> 00:06:15,100 Ace's Room 104 00:06:37,050 --> 00:06:39,620 I knew I'd find you here. 105 00:06:40,350 --> 00:06:43,630 Coach, you should get some rest. 106 00:06:46,980 --> 00:06:51,380 What do you think our chance of winning tomorrow's game is? 107 00:06:52,660 --> 00:06:56,140 Saying it's 50-50, I feel, underestimates the opponent. 108 00:06:56,480 --> 00:06:58,240 That's not true! 109 00:06:58,240 --> 00:07:00,130 I'm sure our players will— 110 00:07:00,130 --> 00:07:01,130 That is true. 111 00:07:02,050 --> 00:07:05,900 To be frank, I think it's 40-60 in their favor. 112 00:07:06,490 --> 00:07:08,760 I have high hopes for our players of course, 113 00:07:08,760 --> 00:07:13,290 but it'll be difficult to score so many runs off Narumiya-kun. 114 00:07:14,190 --> 00:07:17,430 It'll all depend on our pitchers. 115 00:07:17,430 --> 00:07:20,410 How many runs can we hold them to? 116 00:07:22,890 --> 00:07:25,170 40-60 in their favor? 117 00:07:25,710 --> 00:07:28,620 Furuya-kun pitches the first five innings, 118 00:07:28,620 --> 00:07:31,180 and Tanba-kun closes the rest of the game. 119 00:07:31,810 --> 00:07:34,990 This is the most ideal outcome 120 00:07:34,990 --> 00:07:37,360 in order to avoid the weaknesses of a pitcher's relay. 121 00:07:37,950 --> 00:07:38,990 Though, 122 00:07:38,990 --> 00:07:43,410 I'm sure we'll be needing Kawakami-kun and Sawamura-kun at some point. 123 00:07:44,180 --> 00:07:46,920 Playing nine innings with just Furuya and Tanba. 124 00:07:46,920 --> 00:07:50,440 True, that's the ideal outcome. 125 00:07:52,970 --> 00:07:56,450 The rest will be up to the Goddess of Victory. 126 00:07:57,240 --> 00:07:59,490 It doesn't matter if it's by luck 127 00:07:59,490 --> 00:08:01,500 or if we barely win. 128 00:08:01,500 --> 00:08:02,710 Either way is fine. 129 00:08:07,070 --> 00:08:11,610 I just want to take them to nationals. 130 00:08:17,140 --> 00:08:17,870 C… 131 00:08:18,900 --> 00:08:20,030 Coach. 132 00:08:24,040 --> 00:08:26,130 Don't worry. 133 00:08:26,130 --> 00:08:28,230 I'm sure 134 00:08:28,230 --> 00:08:31,500 the boys know how you feel. 135 00:08:36,030 --> 00:08:38,980 Meiji Jingu Stadium National High School Baseball Championship Tokyo Qualifiers 136 00:08:37,060 --> 00:08:40,560 The West Tokyo Tournament Final 137 00:08:40,560 --> 00:08:42,930 will begin at 1:00 PM. 138 00:08:41,020 --> 00:08:45,020 Today's Schedule National High School Baseball Championship Tokyo Qualifiers Inashiro Vocational vs Seido 139 00:08:43,640 --> 00:08:46,630 Today will be a hot day, 140 00:08:46,630 --> 00:08:48,500 so please drink plenty of water 141 00:08:48,500 --> 00:08:54,000 and be wary of heat stroke while you enjoy the game. 142 00:08:57,120 --> 00:08:59,450 Seido will be batting in the top, 143 00:08:59,450 --> 00:09:01,720 and Inashiro will be batting in the bottom. 144 00:09:02,180 --> 00:09:05,880 I hope to see a great game for the final. 145 00:09:05,880 --> 00:09:06,730 Okay. 146 00:09:14,560 --> 00:09:15,510 Let's go! 147 00:09:15,510 --> 00:09:16,740 Yeah! 148 00:09:18,240 --> 00:09:19,680 Here they come! 149 00:09:19,680 --> 00:09:21,230 It's Seido! 150 00:09:21,480 --> 00:09:23,010 Yuki! 151 00:09:23,010 --> 00:09:24,110 Seido! 152 00:09:24,110 --> 00:09:25,120 Isashiki! 153 00:09:25,120 --> 00:09:25,930 Tanba! 154 00:09:25,930 --> 00:09:26,740 This is your year! 155 00:09:26,740 --> 00:09:27,550 Isashiki! 156 00:09:27,550 --> 00:09:28,550 Tetsu-san! 157 00:09:28,550 --> 00:09:29,750 Kataoka-san! 158 00:09:30,240 --> 00:09:31,650 Inashiro's the best! 159 00:09:31,650 --> 00:09:33,130 Narumiya! 160 00:09:33,130 --> 00:09:34,010 Narumiya-kun! 161 00:09:34,490 --> 00:09:35,890 Inashiro's the best! 162 00:09:35,890 --> 00:09:36,920 Mei! 163 00:09:36,920 --> 00:09:37,760 Masa! 164 00:09:37,760 --> 00:09:38,560 Carlos! 165 00:09:38,560 --> 00:09:40,010 Let's go to nationals! 166 00:09:40,490 --> 00:09:42,720 You've got this, Coach Kunitomo! 167 00:09:42,720 --> 00:09:45,020 Take us to nationals again! 168 00:09:45,570 --> 00:09:46,950 Kataoka! 169 00:09:46,950 --> 00:09:48,270 Seido! 170 00:09:48,760 --> 00:09:50,020 Inashiro! 171 00:09:50,320 --> 00:09:51,770 Seido! 172 00:09:52,710 --> 00:09:55,030 Look at the size of the crowd. 173 00:09:57,480 --> 00:10:00,030 We're gonna win! 174 00:10:00,440 --> 00:10:03,000 Don't yell right by my ears! 175 00:10:03,000 --> 00:10:03,790 Sorry. 176 00:10:04,690 --> 00:10:07,020 Barking dogs seldom bite. 177 00:10:07,020 --> 00:10:09,040 Keep it cool, stupid! 178 00:10:07,020 --> 00:10:09,040 ba-dump ba-dump 179 00:10:09,620 --> 00:10:13,490 Furuya, don't drink too much water just because it's hot. 180 00:10:13,490 --> 00:10:15,050 You're gonna feel sluggish. 181 00:10:17,860 --> 00:10:20,690 It looks like he's really pumped up. 182 00:10:20,690 --> 00:10:23,570 I just hope he'll be relaxed when he pitches. 183 00:10:24,850 --> 00:10:26,560 So they're bringing Furuya out first. 184 00:10:27,110 --> 00:10:29,440 If they're saving Tanba for later, 185 00:10:29,440 --> 00:10:33,170 maybe they'll switch pitchers, one after another, like the Yakushi game. 186 00:10:33,170 --> 00:10:35,820 The problem is the order. 187 00:10:36,280 --> 00:10:39,790 Did you not get any sleep last night? 188 00:10:39,790 --> 00:10:41,570 You've been yawning all day. 189 00:10:42,490 --> 00:10:43,580 Have I? 190 00:10:44,110 --> 00:10:47,710 I've seen it happen now and then since the nationals last year. 191 00:10:47,710 --> 00:10:51,830 What happened that day haunts you and keeps you awake. 192 00:10:52,330 --> 00:10:54,300 Don't worry. 193 00:10:54,300 --> 00:10:56,840 No need to be a worrywart. 194 00:10:57,710 --> 00:11:00,180 I was just thinking of ways to defeat them, 195 00:11:00,180 --> 00:11:02,340 and I got too excited to sleep. 196 00:11:06,460 --> 00:11:07,880 Kazuya. 197 00:11:07,880 --> 00:11:09,070 This... 198 00:11:10,600 --> 00:11:13,120 ...is the game you wanted, right? 199 00:11:14,360 --> 00:11:15,360 I warned you. 200 00:11:16,880 --> 00:11:19,580 You're gonna regret choosing that side. 201 00:11:33,010 --> 00:11:36,970 The West Tokyo Qualifier final is about to get underway. 202 00:11:37,810 --> 00:11:40,440 Under a blue summer sky, 203 00:11:40,440 --> 00:11:42,930 both teams walk out to the field. 204 00:11:43,720 --> 00:11:47,180 Inashiro is here to take their second consecutive summer title. 205 00:11:47,950 --> 00:11:49,500 Seido is here to get revenge for last year 206 00:11:49,500 --> 00:11:52,440 and go to nationals for the first time in six years! 207 00:11:53,280 --> 00:11:55,930 They're both top-tier teams nationally! 208 00:11:55,930 --> 00:11:58,690 Which one will take this game? 209 00:11:59,000 --> 00:12:00,190 Let's go! 210 00:12:00,190 --> 00:12:01,700 Yeah! 211 00:12:03,640 --> 00:12:05,700 I'm gonna be there first! 212 00:12:06,490 --> 00:12:11,540 The crowd welcomes both teams with a round of applause as they run out. 213 00:12:12,530 --> 00:12:15,460 They're showing their respect to all the teams that have played, 214 00:12:15,930 --> 00:12:18,390 and their excitement for this game. 215 00:12:16,430 --> 00:12:18,390 Straight line! Just like that! 216 00:12:19,230 --> 00:12:19,960 Bow! 217 00:12:20,330 --> 00:12:22,220 Good luck! 218 00:12:23,100 --> 00:12:26,970 How will this game play out? 219 00:12:29,620 --> 00:12:33,060 Inashiro is defending in the top, 220 00:12:33,060 --> 00:12:35,230 and the man on the mound is none other than their ace. 221 00:12:35,780 --> 00:12:37,960 He has yet to give up a run this tournament. 222 00:12:37,960 --> 00:12:40,480 It's Mei Narumiya, a second-year. 223 00:12:40,760 --> 00:12:43,920 Their catcher is their captain and cleanup, 224 00:12:43,920 --> 00:12:46,240 Masatoshi Harada, a third-year. 225 00:12:47,430 --> 00:12:48,580 Something to note: 226 00:12:48,580 --> 00:12:52,000 Inashiro has four second-years on the starting roster this year. 227 00:12:52,800 --> 00:12:56,300 Wait for a meatball until you're cornered. 228 00:12:56,300 --> 00:12:57,830 Don't be afraid to strike out, 229 00:12:57,830 --> 00:12:59,500 and swing for a specific pitch. 230 00:13:00,050 --> 00:13:01,600 It's hot today. 231 00:13:01,600 --> 00:13:06,010 Even Narumiya will crumble if we make him pitch a lot. 232 00:13:08,510 --> 00:13:09,490 Let's go! 233 00:13:09,490 --> 00:13:11,260 Yeah! 234 00:13:11,770 --> 00:13:16,270 How will Seido bat against Narumiya-kun, who hasn't given up a run this tournament? 235 00:13:17,080 --> 00:13:20,100 That's going to be the key this game. 236 00:13:20,100 --> 00:13:21,180 Yeah. 237 00:13:21,180 --> 00:13:23,590 Inashiro has come this far with a definitive ace, 238 00:13:23,590 --> 00:13:26,280 while Seido has been playing their relay game. 239 00:13:26,650 --> 00:13:28,130 Let's stay focused! 240 00:13:27,160 --> 00:13:31,790 There's no doubt that this game will be decided by the pitchers. 241 00:13:28,130 --> 00:13:29,110 Yeah! 242 00:13:32,300 --> 00:13:36,180 Batting for Seido in the top of the first 243 00:13:36,180 --> 00:13:39,540 is their first batter and shortstop, Kuramochi-kun. 244 00:13:39,900 --> 00:13:40,790 What? 245 00:13:41,470 --> 00:13:43,440 Batting left? 246 00:13:43,440 --> 00:13:46,800 I thought he was a switch-hitter. 247 00:13:47,710 --> 00:13:51,360 It's easier to see a southpaw's pitch for right-handed batters, 248 00:13:51,360 --> 00:13:53,280 but he's standing on the left. 249 00:13:53,980 --> 00:13:54,560 Play! 250 00:13:56,380 --> 00:13:59,560 So you wanted to be even a little bit closer to first? 251 00:14:00,440 --> 00:14:01,980 Well... 252 00:14:01,980 --> 00:14:04,390 It's very clear you're going for a bunt. 253 00:14:08,650 --> 00:14:09,570 Ball. 254 00:14:10,150 --> 00:14:10,820 Huh? 255 00:14:11,450 --> 00:14:13,340 It wasn't an obvious ball. 256 00:14:13,340 --> 00:14:14,830 If he didn't go for that one, 257 00:14:15,340 --> 00:14:16,830 maybe he's not trying to bunt. 258 00:14:18,650 --> 00:14:19,790 Good. 259 00:14:20,200 --> 00:14:22,590 Don't give him any easy strikes. 260 00:14:29,040 --> 00:14:30,580 You little... 261 00:14:30,580 --> 00:14:33,720 Are you going to bunt or are you not? 262 00:14:35,300 --> 00:14:36,580 Ball four! 263 00:14:37,270 --> 00:14:38,980 Right on! 264 00:14:39,430 --> 00:14:40,980 You didn't swing?! 265 00:14:40,980 --> 00:14:43,380 Don't walk him, stupid! 266 00:14:45,860 --> 00:14:46,680 Yes! 267 00:14:46,680 --> 00:14:48,560 That's the way, Kuramochi-senpai! 268 00:14:48,560 --> 00:14:50,240 You can do it if you try! 269 00:14:50,870 --> 00:14:52,680 He got too cautious. 270 00:14:52,680 --> 00:14:55,740 He's the last person you want on base. 271 00:14:56,100 --> 00:14:58,340 Have some confidence, Kuramochi-senpai! 272 00:14:59,040 --> 00:15:00,500 Gonna kill him later. 273 00:15:01,250 --> 00:15:05,250 Second batter and second baseman, Ryosuke Kominato-kun. 274 00:15:07,290 --> 00:15:11,630 A fast runner on first, and a skilled batter in the box. 275 00:15:11,630 --> 00:15:13,850 Seido can do anything here. 276 00:15:13,850 --> 00:15:16,360 They got a runner with no outs against Narumiya. 277 00:15:16,360 --> 00:15:18,770 They should play it safe and do a sacrifice bunt. 278 00:15:21,000 --> 00:15:22,400 Damn it. 279 00:15:22,400 --> 00:15:24,520 You're taking a huge lead. 280 00:15:25,710 --> 00:15:26,780 Die! 281 00:15:35,570 --> 00:15:38,040 Kominato's preparing for a bunt. 282 00:15:39,010 --> 00:15:41,540 I'm sure they'll do a sacrifice bunt here, 283 00:15:41,800 --> 00:15:42,990 Damn it! 284 00:15:42,990 --> 00:15:46,530 but they might try to hit while keeping Mei distracted with the runner. 285 00:15:47,000 --> 00:15:48,370 It's still the first inning. 286 00:15:48,370 --> 00:15:50,800 Let's focus on the batter, Mei. 287 00:15:53,810 --> 00:15:55,800 I hate you guys. 288 00:15:56,530 --> 00:15:58,040 So much. 289 00:16:01,520 --> 00:16:04,010 Narumiya's not very good at pick-offs, 290 00:16:04,010 --> 00:16:05,680 but he's good at slide stepping. 291 00:16:05,680 --> 00:16:08,320 Getting the timing might be hard. 292 00:16:08,890 --> 00:16:10,650 Slide step, huh? 293 00:16:10,650 --> 00:16:12,320 I can probably steal off that. 294 00:16:12,910 --> 00:16:14,290 Kuramochi. 295 00:16:14,290 --> 00:16:17,580 Once you get on base, aim for the next base like you usually do. 296 00:16:18,040 --> 00:16:20,520 Be careful but bold. 297 00:16:20,520 --> 00:16:23,370 Playing it too safe won't give us the game. 298 00:16:29,750 --> 00:16:30,460 Steal! 299 00:16:30,850 --> 00:16:32,670 Oh! He's going for the steal! 300 00:16:34,520 --> 00:16:35,590 Not happening! 301 00:16:35,590 --> 00:16:36,590 That's suicidal. 302 00:16:37,110 --> 00:16:38,420 They blew their perfect chance. 303 00:16:44,940 --> 00:16:45,960 Safe! 304 00:16:48,690 --> 00:16:50,070 And he's safe! 305 00:16:50,070 --> 00:16:51,540 What a run it was! 306 00:16:51,540 --> 00:16:54,610 The battery saw it coming, yet he still made it! 307 00:16:55,290 --> 00:16:57,870 His speed is on par with Carlos. 308 00:16:58,260 --> 00:16:59,960 What a bold play. 309 00:16:59,960 --> 00:17:02,620 It would've been detrimental if he had gotten out! 310 00:17:03,520 --> 00:17:06,540 A high-risk, high-return play from the start? 311 00:17:07,110 --> 00:17:07,630 No. 312 00:17:08,180 --> 00:17:11,590 This offensive style has always been how they play. 313 00:17:11,590 --> 00:17:12,880 Even in the final, 314 00:17:12,880 --> 00:17:14,770 they play their own style of baseball 315 00:17:14,770 --> 00:17:17,390 no matter who their opponent is. 316 00:17:17,970 --> 00:17:19,640 No outs, and a runner on second? 317 00:17:20,460 --> 00:17:21,280 Damn. 318 00:17:22,150 --> 00:17:23,600 Now you've done it. 319 00:17:30,030 --> 00:17:30,900 A bunt? 320 00:17:31,410 --> 00:17:33,220 That was one-handed! 321 00:17:33,850 --> 00:17:35,650 Mei! First base! 322 00:17:35,960 --> 00:17:37,660 I know! 323 00:17:39,910 --> 00:17:40,910 Out! 324 00:17:43,160 --> 00:17:44,470 Yeah! 325 00:17:44,470 --> 00:17:45,780 Runner on third! 326 00:17:45,780 --> 00:17:47,420 Ryo-san, nice bunt! 327 00:17:48,240 --> 00:17:51,670 With a runner on third, Inashiro could already lose a run here! 328 00:17:52,650 --> 00:17:56,670 Seido has some powerful batters lined up next. 329 00:17:57,020 --> 00:17:58,170 Narumiya! 330 00:17:58,170 --> 00:17:59,590 It's the first inning! 331 00:17:59,590 --> 00:18:00,930 Stay calm! 332 00:18:00,930 --> 00:18:02,110 Let's go! 333 00:18:02,110 --> 00:18:03,680 Jun-san! You've got this! 334 00:18:04,480 --> 00:18:07,690 Batting third, center fielder, Isashiki-kun. 335 00:18:08,420 --> 00:18:12,320 Narumiya's not fully warmed up yet. 336 00:18:12,320 --> 00:18:16,190 Seido really needs a run here. 337 00:18:17,430 --> 00:18:19,450 Aim for a specific pitch, 338 00:18:19,720 --> 00:18:20,950 and swing from the first one. 339 00:18:21,580 --> 00:18:23,200 The outfield is moving in. 340 00:18:24,420 --> 00:18:27,210 Inashiro's preparing to grab an out at the plate. 341 00:18:28,810 --> 00:18:29,960 Shut it. 342 00:18:30,710 --> 00:18:33,690 He's gonna run even on a grounder. 343 00:18:33,690 --> 00:18:35,750 Squeeze, pop fly... 344 00:18:35,750 --> 00:18:39,960 We may have to concede this run. 345 00:18:40,530 --> 00:18:41,960 But if we can take him out, 346 00:18:41,960 --> 00:18:43,970 we can build momentum. 347 00:18:45,540 --> 00:18:47,450 You should know, Mei. 348 00:18:47,450 --> 00:18:50,100 He's not gonna wait to swing. 349 00:18:50,670 --> 00:18:52,230 Let's get aggressive. 350 00:18:54,310 --> 00:18:59,040 Inashiro's battery should know Jun-san's good at hitting right. 351 00:18:59,400 --> 00:19:02,490 They won't give him any outside pitches. 352 00:19:02,970 --> 00:19:04,380 Give it to me! 353 00:19:04,380 --> 00:19:05,240 Give it to me! 354 00:19:06,030 --> 00:19:07,250 Come on! 355 00:19:07,980 --> 00:19:09,750 Give me one to the inside! 356 00:19:11,120 --> 00:19:12,090 Yes! 357 00:19:12,090 --> 00:19:13,000 Just as predicted! 358 00:19:14,910 --> 00:19:16,000 A slider? 359 00:19:20,880 --> 00:19:23,010 He shot the first pitch up high! 360 00:19:25,930 --> 00:19:28,850 We completely jammed him, but he finished his swing. 361 00:19:29,450 --> 00:19:30,520 Second! Back home! 362 00:19:30,870 --> 00:19:32,020 The outfielders were defending forward. 363 00:19:32,590 --> 00:19:34,520 This could be interesting. 364 00:19:32,930 --> 00:19:34,520 Come on! 365 00:19:36,510 --> 00:19:38,780 Fall! 366 00:19:40,030 --> 00:19:41,280 No way! 367 00:19:40,350 --> 00:19:41,280 It's on the ground! 368 00:19:42,340 --> 00:19:44,870 Right between second and center! 369 00:19:44,870 --> 00:19:49,250 Kuramochi steps home after seeing the hit. 370 00:19:50,340 --> 00:19:52,250 Seido scores the first run! 371 00:19:52,620 --> 00:19:54,800 Wow! Seido's amazing. 372 00:19:54,800 --> 00:19:58,280 They scored so easily off Narumiya, 373 00:19:58,280 --> 00:20:00,010 who hasn't given up a run this tournament. 374 00:20:00,490 --> 00:20:03,180 That play was huge. 375 00:20:03,180 --> 00:20:04,040 Yeah. 376 00:20:04,040 --> 00:20:06,760 Kuramochi-kun's steal made this possible. 377 00:20:07,260 --> 00:20:08,510 Yeah! 378 00:20:08,860 --> 00:20:11,020 Not to mention their next batter is... 379 00:20:11,960 --> 00:20:15,310 Fourth batter and first baseman, Yuki-kun. 380 00:20:23,920 --> 00:20:26,550 Well, that was quick. 381 00:20:26,550 --> 00:20:28,160 I guess they're not like... 382 00:20:28,160 --> 00:20:30,540 ...the opponents we've faced so far. 383 00:20:33,630 --> 00:20:35,030 It's still the first inning. 384 00:20:35,030 --> 00:20:36,790 Don't let it get to you, Mei. 385 00:20:45,730 --> 00:20:46,890 Tetsu! 386 00:20:46,890 --> 00:20:48,060 You've got this! 387 00:20:48,060 --> 00:20:49,060 Let's score some more— 388 00:20:51,070 --> 00:20:52,010 Safe! 389 00:20:52,010 --> 00:20:53,060 That was close. 390 00:20:56,400 --> 00:20:58,060 His expression changed. 391 00:21:09,370 --> 00:21:10,120 Stupid! 392 00:21:10,570 --> 00:21:11,370 That's too high! 393 00:21:21,900 --> 00:21:22,960 Seriously? 394 00:21:22,960 --> 00:21:24,020 Right down the middle! 395 00:21:24,020 --> 00:21:25,130 To their cleanup? 396 00:21:25,380 --> 00:21:26,880 He's going head-to-head. 397 00:21:28,940 --> 00:21:30,640 You idiot. 398 00:21:31,300 --> 00:21:33,900 Is this the right move? 399 00:21:34,340 --> 00:21:35,390 Of course it is. 400 00:21:35,990 --> 00:21:38,320 A pitcher who can't be aggressive here 401 00:21:38,320 --> 00:21:41,150 can't wear the ace number at Inashiro. 402 00:21:43,130 --> 00:21:46,600 But it looks more like he's... 403 00:21:48,690 --> 00:21:51,870 Has Mei lost it? 404 00:21:52,640 --> 00:21:54,370 In that case, 405 00:21:55,170 --> 00:21:59,100 it's a perfect chance to extend our lead. 406 00:23:35,890 --> 00:23:39,650 Let's see how Furuya can fare against these batters. 407 00:23:39,650 --> 00:23:41,920 Damn, and he's still just a first-year? 408 00:23:41,920 --> 00:23:43,900 He's a monster. 409 00:23:44,130 --> 00:23:47,780 Why don't you throw some easy ones like a normal first-year? 410 00:23:47,780 --> 00:23:50,230 If a ball goes your way, thank you in advance. 411 00:23:50,230 --> 00:23:51,660 Don't think! 412 00:23:51,660 --> 00:23:52,830 Be stupid! 413 00:23:52,830 --> 00:23:53,660 Shut up. 414 00:23:54,180 --> 00:23:57,350 Next time on Ace of the Diamond: I Don't Want To Lose. 415 00:23:55,620 --> 00:23:59,910 I Don't Want To Lose 416 00:23:57,350 --> 00:23:59,390 Let's win the national title!