1 00:00:02,140 --> 00:00:03,850 Let's go! 2 00:00:04,030 --> 00:00:05,900 Let's go! 3 00:00:05,900 --> 00:00:08,020 Nice pitch, Umemiya. 4 00:00:08,020 --> 00:00:11,630 You showed them a new breaking ball this late in the game. 5 00:00:11,630 --> 00:00:14,530 I'm sure it took them by surprise. 6 00:00:14,530 --> 00:00:18,090 Did you see Narumiya's face? 7 00:00:19,090 --> 00:00:20,840 I showed him. 8 00:00:24,590 --> 00:00:26,600 He laughed at me. 9 00:00:26,600 --> 00:00:28,410 That bastard. 10 00:00:29,480 --> 00:00:32,480 The opponent was one step ahead of us. 11 00:00:37,750 --> 00:00:40,260 C-Coach, what do you mean? 12 00:00:41,370 --> 00:00:44,140 We've had plenty of opportunities to score. 13 00:00:44,850 --> 00:00:48,890 "He just has his slow curve ball, so it'll be easy." 14 00:00:49,400 --> 00:00:51,900 "I'll score with a big hit." 15 00:00:51,900 --> 00:00:54,790 Ugumori Inashiro 16 00:00:52,600 --> 00:00:56,370 No matter how many excues you make, the score says it all. 17 00:00:58,210 --> 00:01:01,410 It's about time you woke up. 18 00:02:33,920 --> 00:02:35,530 Ugumori Inashiro 19 00:02:34,000 --> 00:02:37,760 Self-Destruction 20 00:02:38,180 --> 00:02:39,800 Safe! 21 00:02:39,990 --> 00:02:43,680 Top of the 8th No outs, runner on 1st 22 00:02:46,440 --> 00:02:47,530 Damn! 23 00:02:47,530 --> 00:02:50,390 You're still going to stand that far out? 24 00:02:55,480 --> 00:02:56,420 Nice! 25 00:02:56,420 --> 00:02:58,650 Smacked the first pitch! Nice hit! 26 00:02:58,650 --> 00:03:01,130 No outs and runners on first and second! 27 00:03:01,130 --> 00:03:02,910 This is our chance! 28 00:03:03,270 --> 00:03:05,070 They went for the first pitch. 29 00:03:05,510 --> 00:03:10,410 They knew a fastball was coming in order to prevent the steal. 30 00:03:10,780 --> 00:03:16,150 Ugumori's plays aren't just reckless. They're calculated. 31 00:03:16,670 --> 00:03:21,270 Inashiro Vocational High School has announced a change in players. 32 00:03:22,110 --> 00:03:24,590 Looks like Inashiro's making a move. 33 00:03:24,590 --> 00:03:27,030 Yeah, 'cause Ugumori's three-hole is up next. 34 00:03:27,290 --> 00:03:31,580 Replacing Hirano-kun as pitcher 35 00:03:32,060 --> 00:03:33,800 is Narumiya-kun. 36 00:03:36,540 --> 00:03:40,070 Batting fifth and pitcher, Narumiya-kun. 37 00:03:40,460 --> 00:03:42,570 Sugi-kun will be going to left field. 38 00:03:42,880 --> 00:03:45,760 Batting ninth and left fielder, Sugi-kun. 39 00:03:45,760 --> 00:03:47,280 That is all. 40 00:03:48,770 --> 00:03:52,880 We finally get to see the pitcher who got second at nationals. 41 00:03:52,880 --> 00:03:55,390 It's his first time pitching in the fall tournament. 42 00:03:56,580 --> 00:03:59,840 I bet a lot of people came just to see him. 43 00:04:00,320 --> 00:04:01,840 Nice pitch, Hirano. 44 00:04:01,840 --> 00:04:04,640 You didn't give up a run. Great job! 45 00:04:04,640 --> 00:04:06,350 Let's go! 46 00:04:07,320 --> 00:04:09,540 He's using Narumiya here? 47 00:04:09,540 --> 00:04:12,850 So the coach said those things to keep their spirits up. 48 00:04:13,800 --> 00:04:17,860 It's been a month and a half since this team came together. 49 00:04:18,700 --> 00:04:21,800 And one major problem has already shown itself. 50 00:04:23,650 --> 00:04:27,940 The lack of Harada, who was the center of both defense and offense. 51 00:04:28,230 --> 00:04:29,990 The lack of a team leader. 52 00:04:31,030 --> 00:04:34,060 No matter how many good players we have, 53 00:04:34,060 --> 00:04:36,470 everyone's just playing for himself. 54 00:04:37,460 --> 00:04:41,270 Fukui's doing a good job supporting from the side, 55 00:04:41,270 --> 00:04:46,260 but I can't expect him to keep the self-centered players in check. 56 00:04:47,310 --> 00:04:50,010 Whether or not he wants to, 57 00:04:50,480 --> 00:04:55,860 he must become the leader of this team. 58 00:05:00,320 --> 00:05:03,280 I can't imagine these guys bunting. 59 00:05:03,610 --> 00:05:07,030 I think he'll swing for the first pitch, Mei-san. 60 00:05:18,540 --> 00:05:20,040 A slider. 61 00:05:23,740 --> 00:05:26,050 A fastball to the inside? 62 00:05:26,400 --> 00:05:29,550 Wow! We're already cornered. 63 00:05:34,560 --> 00:05:36,990 Strike! Batter out! 64 00:05:36,990 --> 00:05:38,350 A high ball bait! 65 00:05:38,350 --> 00:05:39,680 A three-pitch strike out! 66 00:05:39,680 --> 00:05:41,570 He's going all out! 67 00:05:42,220 --> 00:05:44,510 He's looking sharp. 68 00:05:48,950 --> 00:05:52,350 Runners on first and second, but he managed to get an out. 69 00:05:52,350 --> 00:05:54,010 Narumiya's good. 70 00:05:54,410 --> 00:05:55,840 Mei-kun! 71 00:06:04,280 --> 00:06:06,210 Mei-kun! 72 00:06:09,400 --> 00:06:10,870 Ume-chan, let's go! 73 00:06:10,870 --> 00:06:12,970 Something'll happen if you hit! 74 00:06:14,080 --> 00:06:18,090 Ugumori's ace and cleanup, Seiichi Umemiya. 75 00:06:18,090 --> 00:06:20,980 How will he bat against Narumiya? 76 00:06:21,600 --> 00:06:26,520 Being offensive is good, but they should've bunted there. 77 00:06:27,460 --> 00:06:30,900 Against Inashiro, this might be the only chance they get. 78 00:06:45,640 --> 00:06:46,640 Wow! 79 00:06:46,640 --> 00:06:48,090 A fastball to the outside. 80 00:06:48,560 --> 00:06:49,750 Wow! 81 00:06:49,750 --> 00:06:51,040 That didn't slow down. 82 00:06:51,040 --> 00:06:52,860 So that's a real fastball! 83 00:06:53,990 --> 00:06:57,770 I doubt the catcher liked how the batter swung. 84 00:06:58,090 --> 00:07:00,210 He didn't hesitate when he stepped in. 85 00:07:00,800 --> 00:07:02,770 Is he aiming for the fastball? 86 00:07:03,440 --> 00:07:06,530 He can't hit my pitch with a swing that big. 87 00:07:12,820 --> 00:07:14,030 A steal! 88 00:07:16,010 --> 00:07:17,080 Here? 89 00:07:18,540 --> 00:07:20,290 Safe! 90 00:07:20,290 --> 00:07:22,330 Wow! He made it! 91 00:07:22,330 --> 00:07:23,450 By himself? 92 00:07:23,450 --> 00:07:25,830 They apply pressure well with their running. 93 00:07:25,830 --> 00:07:28,000 Who actually does that? 94 00:07:30,090 --> 00:07:32,150 Nicely done, Gacchan! 95 00:07:32,150 --> 00:07:34,510 That's what you call a real steal! 96 00:07:37,000 --> 00:07:39,230 Good. A runner on first and third. 97 00:07:39,500 --> 00:07:42,920 This is an easier way to pressure them, 98 00:07:42,920 --> 00:07:45,560 and they'll be more cautious. 99 00:07:45,880 --> 00:07:48,090 Inashiro called a time out. 100 00:07:48,090 --> 00:07:49,570 They're sending a messenger. 101 00:07:49,570 --> 00:07:51,400 You guys don't need to come! 102 00:07:51,400 --> 00:07:53,320 Let's just check the field positions. 103 00:07:53,320 --> 00:07:56,330 Ugumori Inashiro 104 00:07:54,800 --> 00:07:56,330 Infield, defend in. 105 00:07:56,880 --> 00:07:59,510 They'll run even on a grounder. 106 00:07:59,510 --> 00:08:01,690 So make sure you get the out at the plate. 107 00:08:01,990 --> 00:08:02,920 Got it? 108 00:08:02,920 --> 00:08:06,280 I guess it's your job as the captain. 109 00:08:06,660 --> 00:08:07,770 Mei-san. 110 00:08:08,880 --> 00:08:11,560 We don't know what they'll do. 111 00:08:12,200 --> 00:08:14,340 If it looks like they're making a squeeze play, 112 00:08:14,340 --> 00:08:15,640 then throw it wide. 113 00:08:16,030 --> 00:08:17,970 I'll catch it with my life. 114 00:08:20,310 --> 00:08:23,650 I think you're too worried about the runner. 115 00:08:23,650 --> 00:08:26,730 I just need to get two more batters out. 116 00:08:28,030 --> 00:08:30,510 Whether they try to squeeze bunt or hit, 117 00:08:30,510 --> 00:08:33,450 they won't be able to touch my pitch. 118 00:08:35,370 --> 00:08:36,490 Mei. 119 00:08:36,810 --> 00:08:38,690 Now, get out of here! 120 00:08:38,690 --> 00:08:42,870 Fuku-chan, tell the coach to just sit back and watch! 121 00:08:42,870 --> 00:08:47,880 Ugumori Inashiro 122 00:08:45,400 --> 00:08:47,880 If the runner on third scores, the game will be tied. 123 00:08:48,390 --> 00:08:51,880 If the runner on first scores, too, Ugumori will take the lead. 124 00:08:59,770 --> 00:09:03,140 The infield's pressuring the batter by defending in. 125 00:09:03,140 --> 00:09:06,330 They're not trying to go for a double play, huh? 126 00:09:06,330 --> 00:09:09,150 Did they leave the runner on first on purpose? 127 00:09:09,150 --> 00:09:13,250 This team might try to make a delayed steal baiting with a squeeze play. 128 00:09:14,750 --> 00:09:17,910 Narumiya seems to have his head in the game. 129 00:09:29,540 --> 00:09:31,040 A foul? 130 00:09:31,440 --> 00:09:32,720 You're doing well! 131 00:09:32,720 --> 00:09:34,550 You've cornered him, Mei! 132 00:09:35,010 --> 00:09:36,700 Ume-chan, nice swing! 133 00:09:36,700 --> 00:09:37,940 Keep it up! 134 00:09:38,910 --> 00:09:40,160 Oh. 135 00:09:40,160 --> 00:09:42,310 You still haven't run? 136 00:09:46,540 --> 00:09:48,320 A slider to the inside. 137 00:09:49,170 --> 00:09:51,070 He swings big! 138 00:09:51,070 --> 00:09:53,060 Even though he's cornered? 139 00:09:53,060 --> 00:09:55,070 Better pray he doesn't hit fair! 140 00:09:56,230 --> 00:09:58,510 The count is 1-2. 141 00:09:58,510 --> 00:10:00,480 It's in favor of the pitcher. 142 00:10:00,800 --> 00:10:03,580 What will they finish with? 143 00:10:04,310 --> 00:10:08,530 We showed him both outside and inside fastballs. 144 00:10:09,800 --> 00:10:11,870 There's a runner on third, 145 00:10:11,870 --> 00:10:13,770 but I'll get him out, no matter what. 146 00:10:15,040 --> 00:10:16,800 Let's finish him off 147 00:10:17,590 --> 00:10:19,040 with a low changeup. 148 00:10:26,560 --> 00:10:29,350 Then a forkball. 149 00:10:33,620 --> 00:10:34,960 What's wrong? 150 00:10:34,960 --> 00:10:36,540 Hurry it up, man. 151 00:10:36,540 --> 00:10:39,860 There's nothing in the world I hate more than waiting! 152 00:10:40,270 --> 00:10:43,510 They can't agree on the pitch? 153 00:10:43,510 --> 00:10:45,300 But they have the upper hand. 154 00:10:46,210 --> 00:10:48,260 I have no second thoughts. 155 00:10:48,260 --> 00:10:50,870 There's only one thing we can do. 156 00:10:53,980 --> 00:10:56,550 Don't worry, Itsuki. 157 00:10:56,550 --> 00:10:58,880 We can force our way with a fastball. 158 00:11:00,040 --> 00:11:01,890 Leave it to me. 159 00:11:04,680 --> 00:11:06,890 Mei-san, can I get a change-up next? 160 00:11:07,440 --> 00:11:08,870 Preferably low. 161 00:11:09,960 --> 00:11:12,350 Sure, but can you catch it? 162 00:11:14,980 --> 00:11:16,200 Mei-san. 163 00:11:18,290 --> 00:11:22,110 An ace leads the team to victory. 164 00:11:23,310 --> 00:11:28,120 With Masa-san gone, I have to lead the team, 165 00:11:29,140 --> 00:11:30,850 or we can't win! 166 00:11:36,020 --> 00:11:37,880 Leave it to me. 167 00:11:40,950 --> 00:11:44,890 An ace leads the team to victory. 168 00:11:45,840 --> 00:11:50,890 With Masa-san gone, I have to lead the team, 169 00:11:51,440 --> 00:11:53,000 or we can't win! 170 00:11:54,480 --> 00:11:56,840 If he throws a breaking ball, 171 00:11:56,840 --> 00:11:58,400 there's no way I can hit it. 172 00:11:59,360 --> 00:12:01,150 Give me a fastball! 173 00:12:02,300 --> 00:12:03,160 Right on! 174 00:12:16,260 --> 00:12:18,420 Right between right and center! 175 00:12:19,320 --> 00:12:21,420 Runner on third scores! 176 00:12:22,880 --> 00:12:24,300 I got it! 177 00:12:27,180 --> 00:12:28,560 Go all the way, Jimmy! 178 00:12:28,560 --> 00:12:30,810 This is our Okehazama! 179 00:12:31,280 --> 00:12:33,350 Runner on first just passed third! 180 00:12:35,840 --> 00:12:37,560 Infield to catcher! 181 00:12:37,560 --> 00:12:39,690 This is gonna be close! 182 00:12:41,000 --> 00:12:43,530 You didn't touch me there, did you? 183 00:12:59,250 --> 00:13:00,730 Safe! 184 00:13:04,320 --> 00:13:05,760 Two runners scored! 185 00:13:05,760 --> 00:13:09,340 The comeback! 186 00:13:09,340 --> 00:13:11,410 All right! 187 00:13:13,250 --> 00:13:15,730 Let's go! 188 00:13:16,850 --> 00:13:18,690 Nice hit. 189 00:13:19,480 --> 00:13:20,970 Wow! 190 00:13:20,970 --> 00:13:24,740 He got an RBI double off Narumiya! 191 00:13:33,250 --> 00:13:36,750 Ugumori scored off Narumiya! 192 00:13:41,520 --> 00:13:43,520 He pitched all fastballs. 193 00:13:43,820 --> 00:13:46,740 Why didn't he pitch a breaking ball? 194 00:13:51,110 --> 00:13:52,240 Itsuki. 195 00:13:54,140 --> 00:13:55,400 The ball. 196 00:13:55,400 --> 00:13:57,020 Oh, right. 197 00:14:07,680 --> 00:14:09,780 Takahashi, go warm up. 198 00:14:10,780 --> 00:14:12,400 Right now. 199 00:14:13,670 --> 00:14:14,790 Y-Yes, sir! 200 00:14:17,240 --> 00:14:18,860 Coach, are you switching... 201 00:14:19,700 --> 00:14:21,190 ...Narumiya out? 202 00:14:25,800 --> 00:14:30,930 Edogawa City Baseball Stadium 203 00:14:26,050 --> 00:14:30,560 Edogawa City Baseball Stadium 204 00:14:27,050 --> 00:14:29,280 Miyuki, win the next one, too! 205 00:14:29,280 --> 00:14:30,930 Nice game, Seido! 206 00:14:31,460 --> 00:14:33,240 How'd it feel to be a starter? 207 00:14:33,240 --> 00:14:35,100 Felt really good! 208 00:14:35,450 --> 00:14:37,680 Zono! Good luck tomorrow. 209 00:14:39,150 --> 00:14:41,310 We've made this far, according to plan. 210 00:14:41,850 --> 00:14:44,610 Yeah, and now for the real deal. 211 00:14:45,520 --> 00:14:47,490 Payback against Inashiro. 212 00:14:48,590 --> 00:14:52,560 If we can't win tomorrow, it's all over. 213 00:14:55,840 --> 00:14:57,280 Save it, Furuya! 214 00:14:57,280 --> 00:14:58,790 Save it for tomorrow! 215 00:14:59,260 --> 00:15:00,800 Sawamura, nice pitch. 216 00:15:00,800 --> 00:15:02,030 Pure luck. 217 00:15:02,030 --> 00:15:02,590 Huh? 218 00:15:02,590 --> 00:15:03,580 Good job. 219 00:15:03,580 --> 00:15:04,600 Nice fluke. 220 00:15:04,600 --> 00:15:05,340 Oh? 221 00:15:06,250 --> 00:15:07,640 Th-Thank you! 222 00:15:10,120 --> 00:15:11,800 What's the matter, Sergeant? 223 00:15:12,280 --> 00:15:13,830 If you want to join the circle, 224 00:15:13,830 --> 00:15:16,140 don't stand there on the side. Come closer! 225 00:15:16,720 --> 00:15:19,470 No, I don't really care. 226 00:15:20,510 --> 00:15:22,930 I was just thinking you're weird. 227 00:15:24,030 --> 00:15:27,360 I thought you were afraid to pitch to the inside? 228 00:15:27,890 --> 00:15:30,860 How did you suddenly pitch there? 229 00:15:31,400 --> 00:15:34,410 H-How? 230 00:15:35,500 --> 00:15:39,370 It's still scary to pitch to the inside. 231 00:15:41,660 --> 00:15:46,700 But being unable to pitch like I want to and walking away 232 00:15:46,700 --> 00:15:48,550 is even scarier. 233 00:15:55,860 --> 00:15:57,140 Being afraid... 234 00:15:59,110 --> 00:16:00,390 ...and losing myself. 235 00:16:03,480 --> 00:16:07,640 Even if that was the best I could do then, 236 00:16:08,090 --> 00:16:12,350 I don't want to go through the same feelings again. 237 00:16:14,370 --> 00:16:18,920 Otherwise, why do I practice like mad every day? 238 00:16:22,740 --> 00:16:25,580 We're practicing because we don't want to lose. 239 00:16:25,580 --> 00:16:28,170 We can't complain about the weather or being tired. 240 00:16:29,600 --> 00:16:31,490 I see. 241 00:16:31,490 --> 00:16:35,680 I suppose being frantic and single-minded is a natural talent. 242 00:16:36,220 --> 00:16:40,470 There's no sure-fire cure to the yips, 243 00:16:40,470 --> 00:16:45,150 but practicing hard to create a solid foundation 244 00:16:45,150 --> 00:16:49,690 and regaining confidence is, often times, the fastest cure. 245 00:16:51,020 --> 00:16:54,280 By gaining confidence in his outside pitches, 246 00:16:54,670 --> 00:16:58,440 he became able to pitch to the inside. 247 00:16:59,520 --> 00:17:01,280 I think if I can pitch tomorrow, 248 00:17:01,280 --> 00:17:04,320 I'll do an even better job! 249 00:17:04,320 --> 00:17:06,790 High schoolers these days grow up super fast! 250 00:17:06,790 --> 00:17:08,470 Let me pitch tomorrow. 251 00:17:08,470 --> 00:17:10,670 He sells himself so well. 252 00:17:11,390 --> 00:17:15,180 It all started with that hit by pitch. 253 00:17:27,850 --> 00:17:31,930 He might be looking forward to the payback opportunity 254 00:17:31,930 --> 00:17:33,530 more than any of us here. 255 00:17:35,130 --> 00:17:37,220 I wonder if they're done, too. 256 00:17:37,220 --> 00:17:38,530 Ota Stadium? 257 00:17:39,050 --> 00:17:40,860 I'm calling Nabe now. 258 00:17:44,680 --> 00:17:46,280 They lost? 259 00:17:46,280 --> 00:17:47,830 Inashiro? 260 00:17:53,320 --> 00:17:56,360 Ota Stadium 261 00:17:56,340 --> 00:17:58,560 No way. 262 00:17:58,560 --> 00:18:00,620 Inashiro lost? 263 00:18:01,850 --> 00:18:04,350 Player Entrance 264 00:18:29,500 --> 00:18:32,380 Ugumori Inashiro 265 00:18:32,380 --> 00:18:35,380 Yamaoka, right here! 266 00:18:35,720 --> 00:18:36,930 Come on, Yamaoka! 267 00:18:36,930 --> 00:18:38,600 Two outs at the bottom of the ninth? 268 00:18:38,600 --> 00:18:41,390 The summer champions are cornered. 269 00:18:42,280 --> 00:18:44,850 But Carlos is on second base. 270 00:18:45,740 --> 00:18:47,890 And Yamaoka, the cleanup, is up to bat. 271 00:18:48,400 --> 00:18:51,720 If he gets a hit, this game is theirs. 272 00:18:52,730 --> 00:18:54,640 Will Inashiro turn it around? 273 00:18:54,640 --> 00:18:57,330 Or will Ugumori make the upset? 274 00:18:58,880 --> 00:19:00,160 Just one more! 275 00:19:00,160 --> 00:19:02,220 Let's go, Ume-chan! 276 00:19:02,660 --> 00:19:04,210 Umemiya! 277 00:19:11,670 --> 00:19:13,170 He popped it! 278 00:19:23,300 --> 00:19:25,710 Let's go! 279 00:19:27,110 --> 00:19:28,400 Wow! 280 00:19:28,400 --> 00:19:30,320 What an upset in the second round! 281 00:19:30,320 --> 00:19:33,810 The runner-up team from nationals lost! 282 00:19:34,320 --> 00:19:36,720 Yeah! 283 00:19:38,750 --> 00:19:40,410 Today's game. 284 00:19:42,200 --> 00:19:45,950 It's my fault that we lost. 285 00:19:46,850 --> 00:19:49,950 For putting you on the mound. 286 00:20:02,280 --> 00:20:06,440 Tadano is still nowhere near Harada's level. 287 00:20:06,790 --> 00:20:12,270 However, he's always thinking hard about the pitching combinations 288 00:20:12,270 --> 00:20:14,400 to make you shine as a pitcher. 289 00:20:17,650 --> 00:20:21,100 Other players followed your lead 290 00:20:21,100 --> 00:20:23,680 and played for themselves. 291 00:20:31,670 --> 00:20:34,710 There's a difference between taking responsiblity 292 00:20:34,710 --> 00:20:37,290 and not trusting you teammates. 293 00:20:39,040 --> 00:20:42,950 An ace who pitches for himself is not an ace. 294 00:21:02,970 --> 00:21:05,440 Will he be all right? 295 00:21:05,750 --> 00:21:06,530 Yeah. 296 00:21:07,510 --> 00:21:10,600 He was bound to face this problem sooner or later. 297 00:21:12,110 --> 00:21:14,800 I have faith that he'll overcome it. 298 00:21:20,070 --> 00:21:21,900 All right, raise your heads. 299 00:21:21,900 --> 00:21:22,770 Let's go home. 300 00:21:22,770 --> 00:21:24,590 We're gonna be busy until next season! 301 00:21:28,710 --> 00:21:31,390 Next summer will be the true test. 302 00:21:33,310 --> 00:21:38,450 Learn from this loss and climb your way back out. 303 00:23:31,190 --> 00:23:34,220 I can't believe Inashiro lost! I'm not convinced! 304 00:23:34,680 --> 00:23:38,210 I wonder what kind of school Ugumori is. 305 00:23:38,210 --> 00:23:40,950 I don't care who they are! We'll win! 306 00:23:40,950 --> 00:23:45,440 But trouble is brewing as we prepare for the Ugumori game. 307 00:23:45,440 --> 00:23:46,880 What's going on? 308 00:23:46,880 --> 00:23:50,480 Next time on Ace of the Diamond Season 2: Fissure. 309 00:23:49,030 --> 00:23:54,910 Fissure 310 00:23:50,800 --> 00:23:53,330 Let's win the national title!