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You're the ace now.

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Pitch with power.

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He can only pitch a moving fastball.

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If he throws anything easy,
I'll send it flying.

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Strike!

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Three consecutive pitches...

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...to the inside?

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You little... Don't get cocky!

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Let's go!

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Yes! Yes! Yes!

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Yes! Yes! Yes!

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KICK

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miss

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Narumiya-kun went three for three.

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And they were all inside pitches.

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Narumiya would get pissed
and even swing at a ball.

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He read the batter very well.

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Three inside pitches in a row!

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What an idiot!

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He swung at a ball!

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It was a pretty risky pitch sequence,

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but that first-year's got some guts
to be able to execute it.

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Eijun.

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Sawamura.

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Nice pitch.

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Reliable Underclassmen

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Narumiya has pitched
ten change-ups so far.

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He only threw it four times
in the first five innings,

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but he threw six in the sixth.

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It's as if he's trying to shift our focus

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to the pitch that struck out Yuki.

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In all their past games this season,

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he's only used around ten
change-ups per game.

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Even in this game,

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he stopped using it after Isashiki
sent it into the outfield.

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This is purely a speculation,

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but they may have a reason they
don't want to use it so many times.

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T-True.

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There is something off
about how they've used it,

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but perhaps that's what
they want us to think!

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It doesn't matter if there's a reason
for their use of the change-up.

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If they've made us think this hard about it,

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then we've already played into their hands.

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If we continue to play like we have,

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we can't win.

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Let's forget their change-up.

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Mei, last one!

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Don't look so down, Mei!

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Chin up!

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Deap breaths.

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I know! Shut up!

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This isn't good.

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Seido
Inashiro

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We've gotten some really good chances,

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but we haven't scored since the fifth inning.

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Mei's pitched almost 100 pitches, too.

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Top of the eighth, and Seido's up to bat.

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Batting seventh, left fielder,
Furuya-kun.

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Furuya!

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Monster!

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You've got this!

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Let's go, Furuya!

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Hit it, Furuya!

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Be the man!

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I was ready to pitch, too, you know!

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He got a hit in his last at-bat.

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Don't understimate him, Mei.

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Why would I?

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I'm freaking pissed!

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A crossfire pitch to the inside!

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Looks like he's pitching with a vengeance!

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The count is 1-2.

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He's quickly cornered the batter.

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Will we see his change-up?

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Will that be his final pitch?

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Be confident.

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Fourth pitch!

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Swing with your normal form until the end!

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A fastball to the outside, and Furuya hits!

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It's a hit to the right field!

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Yeah!

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Finally after seven innings,

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could this be the spark Seido needed?

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Nice hit, Furuya-kun!

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Don't be so shy about it!

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hide

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No need to hide it!

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Well hit, Furuya!

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Leave the rest to me!

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touch

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What a bunt.

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Yes!

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Yes! Yes!

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Yes! Yes! Yes!

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Shut up!

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It's just a bunt!

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A successful sacrifice bunt!

98
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One out and a runner on second.

99
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Seido has put a man in scoring position.

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Nice, Sawamura!

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You're way too consistent!

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They're behind by two runs,
but they used a bunt.

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Yeah.

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I thought they might use a pintch hitter,

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but it looks like they want him
to keep pitching next inning.

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Why won't you let me swing?

107
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Stop making that face!

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You're only good at bunts!

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Don't get cocky!

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Yeah.

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He brings the team to life when he pitches.

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Not to mention...

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His last three pitches

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lifted the tension in the air.

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It slipped through!

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Nice one!

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Ninth batter, Shirasu,
pulled the first pitch!

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What's going on?

119
00:10:00,600 --> 00:10:03,240
Their swings have gotten much sharper.

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Mei!

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First base! Safe!

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Yeah!

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One out with runners on first and third!

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Shirasu just roared.

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Is that...

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Is that...

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...a fist pump?

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From Shirasu?

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00:10:37,500 --> 00:10:41,750
Seido's runner advanced from second to third,

130
00:10:41,750 --> 00:10:45,320
and their next batter
is their lead-off man, Kuramochi!

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You've got this!

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Let's keep it up, Kuramochi!

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Bring the runners home!

134
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Let's go, Kuramochi-senpai!

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00:11:07,750 --> 00:11:08,840
You've got this!

136
00:11:08,840 --> 00:11:11,560
Come on, Kuramochi!

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00:11:12,850 --> 00:11:13,560
Kuramochi.

138
00:11:14,130 --> 00:11:14,980
Yes, sir?

139
00:11:16,300 --> 00:11:17,490
Excuse me.

140
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Time out, please.

141
00:11:19,780 --> 00:11:20,740
Time out!

142
00:11:21,430 --> 00:11:23,990
Inashiro's infield are
gathering at the mound.

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00:11:24,410 --> 00:11:26,120
Get out of here!

144
00:11:27,080 --> 00:11:29,260
They're taking a short breather.

145
00:11:29,260 --> 00:11:31,750
One out with runners on first and third.

146
00:11:32,680 --> 00:11:35,020
A lot of possible plays here.

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Like a squeeze play.

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00:11:37,860 --> 00:11:38,820
Yeah.

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00:11:39,650 --> 00:11:42,130
They need at least one run, no matter what.

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00:11:43,000 --> 00:11:47,020
I'm sure their coach knows that very well.

151
00:12:04,330 --> 00:12:05,660
Watch out for a squeeze bunt.

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I know already!

153
00:12:10,370 --> 00:12:11,250
You're too close!

154
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Too big!

155
00:12:11,860 --> 00:12:12,780
Too scary!

156
00:12:12,780 --> 00:12:14,120
Whaddaya mean "too big"?

157
00:12:14,120 --> 00:12:19,420
Grrrrrrr

158
00:12:14,440 --> 00:12:16,360
Exactly what I said!

159
00:12:18,370 --> 00:12:19,420
Excuse me.

160
00:12:19,740 --> 00:12:22,900
The coach said you can concede a run.

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Yeah, I know.

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Infield, play halfway.

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00:12:27,070 --> 00:12:29,990
Outfield, prepare for a long one.

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Let's get the outs we can get.

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Right.

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That's what the coach said.

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That we're up two runs for a reason.

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00:12:43,200 --> 00:12:44,980
You have a problem?

169
00:12:45,410 --> 00:12:46,430
No problems!

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00:12:46,430 --> 00:12:48,830
Though I think it's a boring plan!

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00:12:49,630 --> 00:12:50,700
Let me tell you.

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00:12:50,700 --> 00:12:53,350
The batters are under pressure, too.

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00:12:53,350 --> 00:12:57,180
I bet they've lost their calm
chasing after a run.

174
00:12:57,180 --> 00:12:59,400
So it's 60:40 in...

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00:12:59,400 --> 00:13:00,590
Wait!

176
00:13:02,250 --> 00:13:04,910
I'm pitching for our team.

177
00:13:05,460 --> 00:13:09,260
So it's 80:20 in our favor.

178
00:13:14,430 --> 00:13:15,400
See?

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00:13:15,400 --> 00:13:17,230
This is gonna be a piece of cake!

180
00:13:17,700 --> 00:13:19,650
Now scram, kids!

181
00:13:19,650 --> 00:13:23,110
It's hot here, so let's
get this game over with!

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00:13:23,580 --> 00:13:25,490
Unbelievable.

183
00:13:25,860 --> 00:13:28,300
You really think you're a king.

184
00:13:30,170 --> 00:13:33,760
This is the Mei we know.

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00:13:35,220 --> 00:13:36,370
Mei.

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00:13:36,370 --> 00:13:38,200
Let's check the first pitch.

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I want to see how they react.

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00:13:41,060 --> 00:13:42,000
I know, so stop—

189
00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:43,440
Let me finish, Mei!

190
00:13:46,880 --> 00:13:48,380
It's my job as the catcher.

191
00:13:53,070 --> 00:13:55,320
Anyway, we can concede a run here.

192
00:13:56,120 --> 00:13:58,400
Let's end this inning with
the next two batters.

193
00:14:08,280 --> 00:14:10,450
Keep on moving!

194
00:14:11,300 --> 00:14:12,660
Don't ever stop!

195
00:14:13,010 --> 00:14:16,040
It's one out with runners on first
and third at the top of the eighth!

196
00:14:16,850 --> 00:14:20,040
Seido has proven their
defense time and time again,

197
00:14:20,040 --> 00:14:24,360
and they've kept an eye out
for a chance to score.

198
00:14:25,480 --> 00:14:28,620
This could be the chance
they've been looking for!

199
00:14:29,430 --> 00:14:32,520
However, the best southpaw in Kanto,

200
00:14:32,880 --> 00:14:37,810
Mei Narumiya of Inashiro Vocational High,
stands in their way!

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00:14:41,170 --> 00:14:42,910
Let's go, Kuramochi!

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00:14:42,910 --> 00:14:44,440
Go for it!

203
00:14:47,600 --> 00:14:49,530
He's batting right-handed this time.

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00:14:49,950 --> 00:14:51,460
Mei-kun!

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00:14:51,460 --> 00:14:52,950
Narumiya!

206
00:14:53,220 --> 00:14:54,380
Narumiya!

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00:14:54,380 --> 00:14:55,500
Stay strong!

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00:14:55,500 --> 00:14:56,410
Mei!

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00:14:56,410 --> 00:14:57,890
Narumiya-kun!

210
00:14:57,890 --> 00:14:59,290
Mei-kun!

211
00:14:59,600 --> 00:15:02,410
Inashiro's playing their infield halfway.

212
00:15:02,800 --> 00:15:05,150
Looks like they've prepared to lose a run.

213
00:15:06,650 --> 00:15:10,060
But if they just give one away for free,

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00:15:10,060 --> 00:15:12,760
it'll give Seido momentum.

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00:15:22,500 --> 00:15:23,310
Goodness.

216
00:15:23,890 --> 00:15:27,540
You're such a worrywart, Masa-san.

217
00:15:32,180 --> 00:15:34,000
We're two runs up.

218
00:15:34,680 --> 00:15:36,200
You don't need to remind me.

219
00:15:37,820 --> 00:15:40,480
This is different from before.

220
00:15:50,840 --> 00:15:52,250
Don't worry!

221
00:15:52,250 --> 00:15:53,330
You can do this!

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00:15:53,330 --> 00:15:56,220
You're more than just a failure,
Kuramochi-senpai!

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00:15:56,490 --> 00:15:58,170
Be confident!

224
00:15:58,850 --> 00:15:59,920
I'll make it.

225
00:16:01,390 --> 00:16:03,270
I have to make it.

226
00:16:04,640 --> 00:16:06,550
Kuramochi!

227
00:16:16,890 --> 00:16:19,220
You're next at-bat.

228
00:16:19,220 --> 00:16:20,120
Are you ready?

229
00:16:24,720 --> 00:16:25,610
Yes, sir.

230
00:16:38,810 --> 00:16:40,640
He opens up with a ball to the outside.

231
00:16:43,970 --> 00:16:46,400
No signs of a squeeze bunt yet.

232
00:16:51,330 --> 00:16:54,120
If you're gonna do it, then make it quick.

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00:16:56,190 --> 00:16:57,240
Strike!

234
00:16:57,900 --> 00:17:00,120
Low and away into the corner!

235
00:17:01,100 --> 00:17:04,660
You can't hit my pitch, anyway.

236
00:17:09,880 --> 00:17:12,360
The count is 1-1.

237
00:17:12,870 --> 00:17:15,340
No signs of a squeeze bunt yet.

238
00:17:18,920 --> 00:17:20,890
Are they going for a hit?

239
00:17:21,860 --> 00:17:23,140
I don't know.

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00:17:23,690 --> 00:17:25,450
Runners on first and third.

241
00:17:25,450 --> 00:17:28,310
They could do it any time.

242
00:17:36,710 --> 00:17:38,110
There's the bunt!

243
00:17:38,970 --> 00:17:39,620
Mei!

244
00:18:05,050 --> 00:18:06,310
He tapped it!

245
00:18:06,310 --> 00:18:07,810
That was close!

246
00:18:08,860 --> 00:18:11,650
W-Wow! How did he tap that?

247
00:18:12,110 --> 00:18:14,040
Dang! Are you serious?

248
00:18:16,190 --> 00:18:18,280
That was a nice tap.

249
00:18:18,280 --> 00:18:22,030
If he'd missed, it would've been
game over for the runner.

250
00:18:23,340 --> 00:18:24,250
But...

251
00:18:24,490 --> 00:18:26,290
Two strikes now.

252
00:18:26,970 --> 00:18:29,530
He's completely cornered.

253
00:18:31,880 --> 00:18:33,580
Like I said.

254
00:18:34,010 --> 00:18:36,640
It's 80:20 in our favor.

255
00:18:37,760 --> 00:18:39,730
We can concede a run?

256
00:18:44,320 --> 00:18:47,360
How about being more optimistic?

257
00:18:48,100 --> 00:18:49,530
He didn't swing!

258
00:18:49,530 --> 00:18:52,190
The count is 2-2!

259
00:18:54,130 --> 00:18:59,000
You want me to stand here to concede a run?

260
00:19:01,430 --> 00:19:03,600
No way in hell!

261
00:19:09,050 --> 00:19:10,790
A squeeze bunt after two strikes?

262
00:19:11,100 --> 00:19:12,290
Damn it!

263
00:19:15,300 --> 00:19:16,800
Come on!

264
00:19:17,950 --> 00:19:19,250
I'll do it.

265
00:19:20,420 --> 00:19:23,830
I have to do it!

266
00:19:25,730 --> 00:19:26,570
What?

267
00:19:26,570 --> 00:19:28,740
You want a pinch hitter?

268
00:19:28,740 --> 00:19:30,900
Why would you say that, Kominato?

269
00:19:30,900 --> 00:19:32,940
Are you hurt somewhere?

270
00:19:33,350 --> 00:19:34,410
Ryo-san!

271
00:19:34,800 --> 00:19:36,070
I hate to admit it,

272
00:19:38,030 --> 00:19:40,570
but I can't move like I thought I could.

273
00:19:49,360 --> 00:19:51,570
Are you sure?

274
00:19:56,550 --> 00:19:57,410
Yes.

275
00:19:59,210 --> 00:20:00,340
I know we have...

276
00:20:02,300 --> 00:20:04,690
...a lot of good underclassmen.

277
00:20:13,900 --> 00:20:14,650
First base!

278
00:20:19,250 --> 00:20:21,900
Third base runner scores!

279
00:20:22,140 --> 00:20:25,280
Kuramochi pulls off a risky
squeeze bunt after two strikes!

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Yeah!

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Kuramochi!

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Nice bunt!

283
00:20:39,360 --> 00:20:41,620
I can't believe you did it, Kuramochi-senpai!

284
00:20:41,620 --> 00:20:42,520
Shut up!

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00:20:42,520 --> 00:20:44,300
Whaddaya mean you can't believe it?

286
00:20:45,770 --> 00:20:47,330
You son of a gun!

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We got a run back.

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Just one more run.

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Seido
Inashiro

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Seido finally scores in the eighth inning!

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And a runner is still on second!

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00:21:00,460 --> 00:21:01,760
They got us good.

293
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But it's two outs now.

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00:21:04,910 --> 00:21:06,410
Mei, let's get the next batter—

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I know!

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00:21:08,280 --> 00:21:12,370
Seido High School is switching players.

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They're switching here?

298
00:21:21,330 --> 00:21:24,010
Isn't Kominato up next?

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Pinch hitting for the second batter
and baseman, Ryosuke Kominato-kun,

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is Haruichi Kominato-kun.

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Smack the first pitch, Haruichi.

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You've got this.

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Kuramochi pulled off the squeeze bunt,

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and now we're just one run behind
with a runner on second.

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Smash it, Harucchi!

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00:23:43,150 --> 00:23:46,420
I can't catch up to you
if I just do what's normal.

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I'll break your bat!

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What reliable underclassmen.

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Wouldn't you say, Captain?

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Next time on Ace of the Diamond:
The Three-Hole.

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The Three-Hole

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Let's win the national title!