1 00:00:00,540 --> 00:00:03,000 Day Before the Game 2 00:00:02,980 --> 00:00:05,650 Furuya's playing left field in the next game? 3 00:00:05,650 --> 00:00:06,230 Yes. 4 00:00:06,770 --> 00:00:08,780 Then who's starting? 5 00:00:09,900 --> 00:00:11,240 Excuse me. 6 00:00:12,450 --> 00:00:14,490 You called for the crippled Sawamura? 7 00:00:14,490 --> 00:00:17,120 Wh-What can I help you with today? 8 00:00:17,830 --> 00:00:20,500 If it's about sleeping through nearly the entire class today, 9 00:00:21,580 --> 00:00:23,120 then I'm deeply repentant. 10 00:00:24,420 --> 00:00:25,540 You did? 11 00:00:25,540 --> 00:00:27,380 Wait! It's not about that?! 12 00:00:28,500 --> 00:00:30,710 C-Coach Kataoka! 13 00:00:30,710 --> 00:00:32,260 You don't mean to say... 14 00:02:05,930 --> 00:02:10,560 Did You Just Pitch... 15 00:02:06,680 --> 00:02:10,560 October 9 16 00:02:10,560 --> 00:02:14,400 Seido vs Nanamori Academy 17 00:02:20,700 --> 00:02:23,160 The monster's playing left field? 18 00:02:23,490 --> 00:02:27,160 They probably want to try things out before they face Inashiro. 19 00:02:27,160 --> 00:02:32,590 Nanamori Academy Head Coach Tatsuomi Hara 20 00:02:28,120 --> 00:02:29,370 I see. 21 00:02:29,370 --> 00:02:33,130 So they're looking down at us. 22 00:02:33,130 --> 00:02:35,420 Why do you look so happy? 23 00:02:35,420 --> 00:02:37,420 Bring it on! 24 00:02:35,420 --> 00:02:38,420 Seido Nanamori 25 00:02:42,390 --> 00:02:46,220 I'm worried about today's starting pitcher. 26 00:02:54,070 --> 00:02:56,230 Here's today's starting lineup. 27 00:02:56,900 --> 00:02:59,320 Batting first and shortstop, Kuramochi. 28 00:02:59,320 --> 00:03:00,200 Yes, sir! 29 00:03:00,200 --> 00:03:02,110 Second and right fielder, Shirasu. 30 00:03:02,110 --> 00:03:02,700 Yes, sir! 31 00:03:03,030 --> 00:03:05,700 Third and second baseman, Kominato. 32 00:03:06,240 --> 00:03:07,080 Yes, sir. 33 00:03:10,710 --> 00:03:13,170 I'm in the three-hole? 34 00:03:15,000 --> 00:03:17,050 It's the result of how you've been playing, 35 00:03:17,050 --> 00:03:18,710 so be sure to swing confidently! 36 00:03:19,220 --> 00:03:22,590 If you get too tense, you won't be able to swing properly. 37 00:03:24,220 --> 00:03:27,060 I'm getting mixed vibes from you. 38 00:03:27,060 --> 00:03:28,220 What are you talking about? 39 00:03:28,470 --> 00:03:30,890 Fourth and catcher, Miyuki. 40 00:03:30,890 --> 00:03:31,480 Yes, sir! 41 00:03:31,810 --> 00:03:33,980 Fifth and first baseman, Maezono. 42 00:03:35,060 --> 00:03:36,230 Yes, sir. 43 00:03:37,110 --> 00:03:38,480 Fifth? 44 00:03:38,480 --> 00:03:39,990 I've moved down. 45 00:03:39,990 --> 00:03:42,740 Sixth and left fielder, Furuya. 46 00:03:45,160 --> 00:03:46,240 Yes, sir. 47 00:03:46,660 --> 00:03:49,160 Seventh and center fielder, Tojo. 48 00:03:49,160 --> 00:03:50,120 Yes, sir! 49 00:03:50,120 --> 00:03:52,500 Eighth and third baseman, Kanemaru. 50 00:03:52,500 --> 00:03:53,460 Yes, sir! 51 00:03:55,750 --> 00:03:57,550 Furuya, let's show them! 52 00:03:57,550 --> 00:03:59,340 Make some big plays! 53 00:04:01,260 --> 00:04:03,220 It's your starter debut. 54 00:04:03,630 --> 00:04:06,760 Yeah, I'm a little scared. 55 00:04:08,260 --> 00:04:10,180 You want to use this? 56 00:04:09,810 --> 00:04:12,730 Blue Warriors 57 00:04:10,180 --> 00:04:12,310 No. I'll just be loud. 58 00:04:17,190 --> 00:04:19,530 Ninth and pitcher, Sawamura. 59 00:04:21,400 --> 00:04:22,280 Yes, sir! 60 00:04:26,660 --> 00:04:27,780 Okay! 61 00:04:27,780 --> 00:04:29,040 Looking good! 62 00:04:37,920 --> 00:04:42,050 Are you going to breathe every ounce of air in here? 63 00:04:43,510 --> 00:04:45,800 Looking pretty good, Sawamura. 64 00:04:46,220 --> 00:04:50,060 Though it's all about how you pitch on the mound that counts. 65 00:04:50,470 --> 00:04:53,060 No need to tell me right before the game! 66 00:04:53,560 --> 00:04:56,310 What? Don't tell me you're nervous. 67 00:04:56,810 --> 00:04:59,070 Of course I am. 68 00:04:59,070 --> 00:05:01,400 It's my first time starting. 69 00:05:01,400 --> 00:05:03,360 And there's something I want to try, too. 70 00:05:05,570 --> 00:05:09,410 He's been using his head in practice lately. 71 00:05:09,990 --> 00:05:13,830 I see him coming up with pitching sequences. 72 00:05:14,290 --> 00:05:17,460 Now that he knows his outside pitch is effective, 73 00:05:17,460 --> 00:05:21,500 his thoughts on the inside pitch have changed. 74 00:05:23,170 --> 00:05:25,470 Though for Sawamura, 75 00:05:25,470 --> 00:05:28,840 he probably understands it better with his body than with his head. 76 00:05:29,180 --> 00:05:30,350 Let's go! 77 00:05:30,350 --> 00:05:32,600 I'll look at your pitch from the box. 78 00:05:32,600 --> 00:05:33,770 Thank you! 79 00:05:34,310 --> 00:05:38,560 It's just like him to have to experience it firsthand to understand it. 80 00:05:39,060 --> 00:05:43,110 He could only go aggressive with his inside pitches, 81 00:05:43,900 --> 00:05:47,150 but by combining it with outside pitches, he gets more options, 82 00:05:47,150 --> 00:05:49,370 and more room to work with. 83 00:05:50,120 --> 00:05:53,740 Now that he's gained confidence in his outside pitches, 84 00:05:53,740 --> 00:05:55,040 he really wants... 85 00:06:05,130 --> 00:06:07,970 You fell right for it, Kuramochi-senpai! 86 00:06:07,970 --> 00:06:09,340 That is a trap! 87 00:06:09,720 --> 00:06:12,220 Now that you've seen how close the pitch is, 88 00:06:12,220 --> 00:06:15,350 the outside pitches will feel like they're miles away! 89 00:06:17,390 --> 00:06:21,810 Now, I just need to calm down and throw low and outside! 90 00:06:21,810 --> 00:06:26,190 That's just preparation to finish you off with an outside pitch at the end! 91 00:06:29,110 --> 00:06:30,450 Wait a minute. 92 00:06:31,450 --> 00:06:33,080 Did you just pitch... 93 00:06:35,080 --> 00:06:36,500 Did you just pitch... 94 00:06:37,040 --> 00:06:38,370 ...to the inside? 95 00:06:42,420 --> 00:06:43,340 Eh? 96 00:06:44,980 --> 00:06:49,760 Currently At Ota Stadium 97 00:06:52,140 --> 00:06:54,890 Ugumori Inashiro 98 00:06:52,680 --> 00:06:54,890 Okay! Pretty good! 99 00:06:54,890 --> 00:06:57,980 You've got him cornered, so no need to play around! 100 00:06:57,980 --> 00:07:00,890 Take him down by force! 101 00:07:00,890 --> 00:07:03,150 Shut up, left field. 102 00:07:05,110 --> 00:07:08,820 Does he think everyone can pitch like him? 103 00:07:08,820 --> 00:07:09,900 Dumb ace. 104 00:07:09,900 --> 00:07:13,030 Ignore the voice from left field! 105 00:07:13,030 --> 00:07:14,410 You've got it! 106 00:07:18,540 --> 00:07:20,040 Get it, third baseman! 107 00:07:22,670 --> 00:07:23,540 Out! 108 00:07:23,540 --> 00:07:24,920 All right! 109 00:07:24,920 --> 00:07:26,340 Time to bat! 110 00:07:26,340 --> 00:07:27,920 Good job, Hirano! 111 00:07:29,470 --> 00:07:31,470 Nice pitch, Hirano-san. 112 00:07:31,470 --> 00:07:33,510 Your slider looks good today. 113 00:07:33,510 --> 00:07:34,550 Let's pitch some more— 114 00:07:34,550 --> 00:07:35,970 Hey! Hey! 115 00:07:36,260 --> 00:07:39,020 They're swinging late on your fastball! 116 00:07:39,020 --> 00:07:40,680 Push them around with it! 117 00:07:40,680 --> 00:07:42,940 You're asking for way too many breaking balls. 118 00:07:42,940 --> 00:07:44,810 You're pitching way too many balls! 119 00:07:44,810 --> 00:07:48,610 I'm catching for Hirano-san right now. 120 00:07:48,610 --> 00:07:49,900 Excuse me? 121 00:07:49,900 --> 00:07:52,200 Are you telling me I'm irrelevant? 122 00:07:52,200 --> 00:07:55,780 Don't get upset just because you're not starting. 123 00:07:55,780 --> 00:07:56,620 Goodness. 124 00:07:56,620 --> 00:08:01,210 I'm not sure if these two make a good pair or not. 125 00:08:01,580 --> 00:08:02,960 But really, 126 00:08:02,960 --> 00:08:07,090 I can pitch comfortably because I know you've got my back. 127 00:08:08,090 --> 00:08:10,710 I'll do the best I can for as long as I can. 128 00:08:17,390 --> 00:08:21,730 You sure understand well who the ace is. 129 00:08:21,730 --> 00:08:23,690 Why are you actually blushing? 130 00:08:26,020 --> 00:08:28,150 A bunt on the first pitch! 131 00:08:28,610 --> 00:08:30,730 The throw to first wasn't even close! 132 00:08:31,530 --> 00:08:33,450 Let's go, Shirakawa! 133 00:08:33,950 --> 00:08:35,410 There's the hit! 134 00:08:35,820 --> 00:08:37,990 Go for it, Yamaoka! 135 00:08:44,710 --> 00:08:46,420 Good distance! 136 00:08:50,750 --> 00:08:53,130 First run of the first inning! 137 00:08:53,420 --> 00:08:55,090 They're perfect. 138 00:08:55,930 --> 00:08:58,100 They got that run so easily. 139 00:08:58,100 --> 00:09:00,680 No wonder they're the favorite. 140 00:09:02,930 --> 00:09:05,390 The hit didn't go as far as I thought. 141 00:09:05,690 --> 00:09:08,270 I wonder if he missed the sweet spot. 142 00:09:11,530 --> 00:09:13,820 Inashiro's a pretty crazy team. 143 00:09:13,820 --> 00:09:16,110 I already gave up my first run! 144 00:09:16,110 --> 00:09:17,700 One out! One out! 145 00:09:17,700 --> 00:09:19,030 Don't worry about it! 146 00:09:22,200 --> 00:09:25,000 One run isn't good enough. 147 00:09:25,000 --> 00:09:29,670 We need to get a whole bunch, so Hiranocchi can pitch without pressure. 148 00:09:37,930 --> 00:09:39,090 H-He's so fast. 149 00:09:43,930 --> 00:09:46,440 His impression 150 00:09:44,350 --> 00:09:46,440 Mr. Consistent! Shirasu-senpai! 151 00:09:49,650 --> 00:09:51,440 Right to center field! 152 00:09:51,440 --> 00:09:53,320 Nice one, Kominato! 153 00:09:54,400 --> 00:09:57,070 Nice RBI hit! 154 00:09:57,320 --> 00:09:59,320 That's our lucky boy! 155 00:09:59,320 --> 00:10:02,330 He followed my advice to a T! 156 00:10:03,200 --> 00:10:04,620 Advice? 157 00:10:04,620 --> 00:10:06,330 Stop playing dumb! 158 00:10:06,660 --> 00:10:10,080 He's living up to the three-hole position. 159 00:10:11,750 --> 00:10:13,840 Yeah! Another hit! 160 00:10:14,300 --> 00:10:15,460 Oh. 161 00:10:15,460 --> 00:10:18,340 About time he realized his role in the lineup. 162 00:10:18,630 --> 00:10:20,340 Nice hit, Miyuki! 163 00:10:20,340 --> 00:10:22,350 One out and runners on first and third! 164 00:10:22,350 --> 00:10:25,970 Batting fifth and first baseman, Maezono-kun. 165 00:10:27,060 --> 00:10:27,980 That's right. 166 00:10:28,890 --> 00:10:32,730 Three-hole... five-hole... It doesn't matter. 167 00:10:35,860 --> 00:10:36,990 I just... 168 00:10:37,860 --> 00:10:40,160 ...do the swing I practiced. 169 00:10:48,120 --> 00:10:49,920 Right along the left field line! 170 00:10:49,920 --> 00:10:51,380 Nice long shot! 171 00:10:51,380 --> 00:10:53,880 Third run! 172 00:10:58,420 --> 00:11:01,590 He got a hit to the left field edge again! 173 00:11:01,590 --> 00:11:05,890 We might be seeing more of those from him! 174 00:11:06,220 --> 00:11:09,560 He's a natural pull hitter, 175 00:11:09,560 --> 00:11:11,900 but he knows to swing a little late, 176 00:11:11,900 --> 00:11:14,650 which keeps the hit from going foul. 177 00:11:16,270 --> 00:11:18,860 An inside pitch specialist. 178 00:11:20,150 --> 00:11:24,160 Looks like his talent's finally starting to bear fruit. 179 00:11:24,570 --> 00:11:26,490 If that's the case, 180 00:11:26,490 --> 00:11:30,410 then it's all thanks to you for using him patiently. 181 00:11:30,410 --> 00:11:31,710 No. 182 00:11:31,710 --> 00:11:33,920 He's far from consistent. 183 00:11:36,800 --> 00:11:38,460 Oh, no! Furuya! 184 00:11:38,460 --> 00:11:40,630 You got tense! 185 00:11:40,630 --> 00:11:41,680 Out! 186 00:11:44,180 --> 00:11:45,550 Ball four! 187 00:11:46,180 --> 00:11:48,680 Two outs and bases loaded! 188 00:11:56,940 --> 00:11:59,610 What an opportunity on your first at-bat! 189 00:11:59,610 --> 00:12:01,700 Get 'em, Kanemaru! 190 00:12:02,530 --> 00:12:05,160 The stage is set for you, Shinji. 191 00:12:06,410 --> 00:12:08,540 The first pitch after base on balls. 192 00:12:13,080 --> 00:12:14,580 Go for it. 193 00:12:21,800 --> 00:12:23,720 Right between left and center! 194 00:12:24,260 --> 00:12:26,260 The runners are coming home! 195 00:12:26,260 --> 00:12:27,720 Kanemaru! 196 00:12:27,720 --> 00:12:30,970 Seido Nanamori 197 00:12:28,310 --> 00:12:30,970 Look at the score in the first inning! 198 00:12:32,520 --> 00:12:35,230 That was his first RBI hit on his first at-bat, 199 00:12:35,230 --> 00:12:36,900 but he doesn't look that happy. 200 00:12:36,900 --> 00:12:37,650 Yeah. 201 00:12:37,650 --> 00:12:39,770 Is he saying it was a piece of cake for him? 202 00:12:39,770 --> 00:12:40,860 Cocky. 203 00:12:42,610 --> 00:12:43,780 I know how you feel. 204 00:12:45,820 --> 00:12:47,620 That felt good. 205 00:12:47,620 --> 00:12:48,660 I'm amazing. 206 00:12:48,660 --> 00:12:50,490 That was too cool. 207 00:12:51,040 --> 00:12:54,460 This is a big change from the previous order. 208 00:12:54,460 --> 00:12:56,670 Looks like the change worked well. 209 00:12:56,670 --> 00:12:58,500 It's too early to say that. 210 00:13:00,710 --> 00:13:02,510 Nice batting, Kanemaru! 211 00:13:02,880 --> 00:13:03,510 I'm coming... 212 00:13:04,010 --> 00:13:04,760 ...right... 213 00:13:05,300 --> 00:13:06,510 ...after... 214 00:13:11,310 --> 00:13:15,310 He's walking back like nothing happened. 215 00:13:15,770 --> 00:13:18,270 Seido Nanamori 216 00:13:17,230 --> 00:13:18,270 Sawamura! 217 00:13:18,650 --> 00:13:21,150 The defense here is important. 218 00:13:21,150 --> 00:13:23,110 If we can't keep them down here, 219 00:13:23,110 --> 00:13:25,280 it'll give the opponent a fighting chance. 220 00:13:25,280 --> 00:13:27,490 Forget about the five runs. 221 00:13:27,490 --> 00:13:28,410 Yes, sir. 222 00:13:28,410 --> 00:13:30,030 If I can! 223 00:13:31,030 --> 00:13:33,290 Also, inside pitches. 224 00:13:39,170 --> 00:13:41,920 I won't ask you to make it your finishing pitch, 225 00:13:42,420 --> 00:13:45,220 but I'll ask you to pitch some on the mound. 226 00:13:49,800 --> 00:13:50,890 It's not over yet. 227 00:13:50,890 --> 00:13:51,930 It's the first inning! 228 00:13:51,930 --> 00:13:54,560 We have plenty of time to turn it around! 229 00:13:54,560 --> 00:13:56,390 Let's fight back patiently and calmly! 230 00:13:57,020 --> 00:13:58,980 Let's go! Man power! 231 00:14:01,900 --> 00:14:06,990 The little mound looks fresh. 232 00:14:13,030 --> 00:14:14,200 So this... 233 00:14:15,080 --> 00:14:17,160 ...is the starter's mound. 234 00:14:21,000 --> 00:14:23,000 Damn, Furuya. 235 00:14:23,000 --> 00:14:25,920 You stood here like this all the time? 236 00:14:30,010 --> 00:14:32,760 Once something happens, it's too late to stop it. 237 00:14:34,430 --> 00:14:36,560 Balls will come flying your way, 238 00:14:36,560 --> 00:14:39,770 so fielders, thank you for your support! 239 00:14:40,150 --> 00:14:41,100 Let's go! 240 00:14:41,520 --> 00:14:43,060 He didn't forget. 241 00:14:43,060 --> 00:14:43,860 Nice. 242 00:14:44,190 --> 00:14:46,110 You pitched it in the bullpen. 243 00:14:46,110 --> 00:14:47,400 You've got it. 244 00:14:47,990 --> 00:14:49,570 Go get 'em! 245 00:14:51,490 --> 00:14:53,160 Keep your spirits up! 246 00:14:58,500 --> 00:14:59,910 Strike! 247 00:15:01,420 --> 00:15:03,040 Nice pitch! 248 00:15:02,540 --> 00:15:03,040 Yeah! 249 00:15:03,040 --> 00:15:05,130 He's looking good! 250 00:15:05,710 --> 00:15:06,920 Huh? 251 00:15:07,460 --> 00:15:08,590 It... 252 00:15:12,340 --> 00:15:14,050 Strike! 253 00:15:15,140 --> 00:15:18,140 This pitcher throws weird! 254 00:15:22,770 --> 00:15:23,770 Ball! 255 00:15:23,770 --> 00:15:24,770 That was a ball? 256 00:15:24,770 --> 00:15:25,770 Damn. 257 00:15:25,770 --> 00:15:27,280 And his tempo... 258 00:15:28,780 --> 00:15:29,690 ...is fast! 259 00:15:30,450 --> 00:15:31,820 Another outside pitch? 260 00:15:31,820 --> 00:15:33,700 He managed to touch it. 261 00:15:34,120 --> 00:15:37,410 Don't let them play at their pace. 262 00:15:37,870 --> 00:15:40,710 He's throwing outsides only again. 263 00:15:40,710 --> 00:15:43,460 I'm sure it's all he can do, 264 00:15:44,080 --> 00:15:47,170 but how long will they last like this? 265 00:15:51,130 --> 00:15:53,840 This is preparation to finish him off with an outside. 266 00:15:54,840 --> 00:15:56,800 That's what you said. 267 00:15:57,810 --> 00:15:59,930 Then don't think too hard. 268 00:16:00,850 --> 00:16:02,230 Give it to me here! 269 00:16:03,900 --> 00:16:05,440 Damn, Miyuki. 270 00:16:05,440 --> 00:16:07,070 An inside pitch already? 271 00:16:07,820 --> 00:16:10,190 It's nothing special. 272 00:16:10,570 --> 00:16:12,650 Go for it, Sawamura! 273 00:16:12,990 --> 00:16:14,530 I just need a ball. 274 00:16:14,530 --> 00:16:16,320 But if he swings, then awesome. 275 00:16:24,870 --> 00:16:26,130 Hit by pitch! 276 00:16:27,750 --> 00:16:29,670 Damn, what a waste! 277 00:16:30,050 --> 00:16:32,050 He had him cornered, too! 278 00:16:32,050 --> 00:16:35,010 He hit the first batter. 279 00:16:35,010 --> 00:16:37,970 He was pitching at a nice tempo, but what an outcome. 280 00:16:37,970 --> 00:16:40,180 Is he nervous to pitch as the starter? 281 00:16:40,680 --> 00:16:41,720 I'm sorry! 282 00:16:45,190 --> 00:16:47,060 But did he just... 283 00:16:47,650 --> 00:16:52,610 ...pitch to the inside, sort of... 284 00:16:53,030 --> 00:16:54,990 I guess? 285 00:16:54,990 --> 00:16:56,860 Oops. 286 00:16:56,860 --> 00:17:00,330 Batting second and third baseman, Nishi-kun. 287 00:16:56,860 --> 00:17:00,870 Seido Nanamori 288 00:17:02,870 --> 00:17:04,160 Again?! 289 00:17:05,580 --> 00:17:07,250 Eijun-kun, that's too much. 290 00:17:07,250 --> 00:17:09,340 He's not taking that big a lead. 291 00:17:10,340 --> 00:17:12,710 Focus on the batter, Sawamura. 292 00:17:12,710 --> 00:17:15,380 If you don't... 293 00:17:17,930 --> 00:17:19,430 Ball four! 294 00:17:19,430 --> 00:17:20,760 See? 295 00:17:20,760 --> 00:17:22,430 Base on balls! 296 00:17:22,430 --> 00:17:24,230 No outs yet! 297 00:17:25,560 --> 00:17:27,730 Don't look mad! Calm down! 298 00:17:28,100 --> 00:17:30,730 Would you look at this? 299 00:17:30,730 --> 00:17:32,780 Baseball is unpredictable. 300 00:17:32,780 --> 00:17:35,030 Five runs doesn't mean anything. 301 00:17:35,030 --> 00:17:36,900 If we can get a run here, 302 00:17:36,900 --> 00:17:38,780 we'll be able to turn it around. 303 00:17:39,160 --> 00:17:40,530 No outs! 304 00:17:40,530 --> 00:17:42,200 There are still no outs! 305 00:17:42,740 --> 00:17:46,790 He's given multiple walks since the first batter, and he's cornered himself. 306 00:17:46,790 --> 00:17:48,170 It's his first time starting, 307 00:17:48,170 --> 00:17:50,790 so maybe he's lost his cool after he hit the batter. 308 00:17:54,710 --> 00:17:56,840 Calm down, Sawamura. 309 00:17:56,840 --> 00:17:58,760 Let's restart from the outside. 310 00:18:06,060 --> 00:18:08,560 Strike! 311 00:18:08,560 --> 00:18:11,560 Nanamori doesn't bunt at all. 312 00:18:11,560 --> 00:18:14,320 I thought they'd come to score here. 313 00:18:14,980 --> 00:18:17,780 The pitcher's falling apart on his own. 314 00:18:17,780 --> 00:18:20,820 We don't need to give them a free out here. 315 00:18:22,410 --> 00:18:24,290 Focus... 316 00:18:25,040 --> 00:18:26,290 ...on just one pitch! 317 00:18:29,080 --> 00:18:30,920 He jammed it right to first base. 318 00:18:31,380 --> 00:18:32,920 But the hit has no speed. 319 00:18:34,130 --> 00:18:35,550 Out! 320 00:18:35,550 --> 00:18:37,550 He got the batter out! 321 00:18:38,050 --> 00:18:40,340 But the runners all advanced. 322 00:18:40,340 --> 00:18:41,930 They're in scoring positions now. 323 00:18:42,350 --> 00:18:43,930 Perfect! 324 00:18:44,810 --> 00:18:48,180 Batting fourth and first baseman, Goda-kun. 325 00:18:48,180 --> 00:18:49,270 Giant! 326 00:18:49,270 --> 00:18:50,940 Let's go, cleanup! 327 00:18:51,480 --> 00:18:55,480 What a generous gift to a team that's five runs down. 328 00:18:56,320 --> 00:19:00,570 How will Sawamura get through this his first time starting? 329 00:19:03,410 --> 00:19:07,330 He's only been pitching outsides since he hit the first batter. 330 00:19:07,330 --> 00:19:09,370 Sawamura, pitch to contact! 331 00:19:09,910 --> 00:19:11,580 We've got your back! 332 00:19:12,500 --> 00:19:17,670 Could it be that he doesn't want to pitch to the inside? 333 00:19:27,010 --> 00:19:28,390 Foul! 334 00:19:30,060 --> 00:19:31,390 That was a foul? 335 00:19:31,390 --> 00:19:32,810 Phew! 336 00:19:32,810 --> 00:19:34,940 It would've been bad if it'd been fair. 337 00:19:36,520 --> 00:19:37,440 Sawamura. 338 00:19:38,360 --> 00:19:40,280 I swung late? 339 00:19:40,280 --> 00:19:41,780 This looks bad. 340 00:19:43,280 --> 00:19:44,950 Calm down! 341 00:19:44,950 --> 00:19:46,780 You have cat eyes! 342 00:19:50,040 --> 00:19:53,620 He stepped in without a second thought. 343 00:19:54,290 --> 00:19:57,630 Is he thinking we'll only pitch to the outside? 344 00:19:58,800 --> 00:20:03,840 I would love to pitch some inside and get him off his game. 345 00:20:06,850 --> 00:20:11,600 But is Sawamura ready to do that right now? 346 00:20:12,230 --> 00:20:14,850 We have some runs, and this is the first inning. 347 00:20:14,850 --> 00:20:19,570 I personally want Sawamura to overcome the yips, too, 348 00:20:20,030 --> 00:20:23,570 but we should play it safe and go outside here. 349 00:20:31,080 --> 00:20:32,200 Eijun-kun. 350 00:20:32,200 --> 00:20:33,290 Sawamura. 351 00:20:33,710 --> 00:20:36,880 He didn't hesitate as he stepped in for the swing. 352 00:20:36,880 --> 00:20:39,340 Even I understand what he's thinking. 353 00:20:40,300 --> 00:20:43,300 He doesn't think I'll pitch inside. 354 00:20:44,050 --> 00:20:45,340 You... 355 00:20:46,680 --> 00:20:50,390 We have to go inside right here. 356 00:21:09,580 --> 00:21:12,950 This batter's not expecting any inside pitches. 357 00:21:12,950 --> 00:21:15,620 He'll fall back even if it's not in too much. 358 00:21:16,500 --> 00:21:17,880 Give me a strike! 359 00:21:21,340 --> 00:21:24,550 With Giant's power, he can hit to the outfield. 360 00:21:24,920 --> 00:21:27,260 Double check the fielders' positions. 361 00:21:28,800 --> 00:21:30,930 Just like usual. 362 00:21:31,680 --> 00:21:33,770 Gotta relax. 363 00:21:34,850 --> 00:21:38,400 I'm confident I won't lose in power. 364 00:21:41,440 --> 00:21:43,650 Relax my entire body. 365 00:21:46,700 --> 00:21:49,410 And focus on just one point. 366 00:21:52,200 --> 00:21:53,450 Right here! 367 00:23:30,840 --> 00:23:33,180 Ugumori faces the summer champions, Inashiro. 368 00:23:33,180 --> 00:23:35,140 Their ace is Seiichi Umemiya. 369 00:23:35,140 --> 00:23:37,260 Inashiro's not using their ace? 370 00:23:37,260 --> 00:23:38,770 That's some confidence they have. 371 00:23:38,770 --> 00:23:40,310 I'm on standby right behind you! 372 00:23:40,310 --> 00:23:42,940 You can't lose in baseball if you don't give up any runs. 373 00:23:42,940 --> 00:23:45,940 Why don't you stay there till the end, Mei Narumiya? 374 00:23:45,940 --> 00:23:48,440 Because this game is ours! 375 00:23:48,440 --> 00:23:51,990 Next time on Ace of the Diamond Season 2: The Underdog Story. 376 00:23:49,570 --> 00:23:54,950 The Underdog Story 377 00:23:51,990 --> 00:23:54,160 Let's win the national title!