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That's right.

My duty is to connect with those behind me.

I need to throw until the end of the game,

and connect to Tanba-san's next game.

I can't let Tanba-san's summer end with...

...this game!

Yes, nice height.

He pulled it by force.

Can we get third?

No.

Ball first!

Focus on the batter!

Don't worry about the runner!

One out at a time!

Five more outs!

Eijun-kun.

Kawakami-senpai is gonna let some hits through,

so fielders, thank you beforehand!

You've gained valuable experience.

Now, make something of it.

The coach was kind enough to tell me that,

but I'm the one who started this negativity.

The only thing I can do from the bench is cheer them on.

And now, I'm up?

Batting sixth, pitcher, Sanada-kun.

That's intense.

The right men for the right moments.

Replacing the eighth batter and pitcher, Kawakami-kun...

...is Tanba-kun.

Batting eighth and pitcher, Tanba-kun.

Expectations of an Ace

Seido High School has announced a change of players.

Replacing the eighth batter and pitcher, Kawakami-kun...

...is Tanba-kun.

Batting eighth and pitcher, Tanba-kun.

So he's the ace of Seido.

Yakushi Seido

Two outs and a tying runner on third in top of the eighth.

The runner on first could even turn the game around.

And Seido has finally brought out their ace.

Man, this is just awesome.

It's a battle of the aces in this hot moment!

He's enjoying this game more than anyone.

Tanba-san, I-I'm sorry.

Furuya, Sawamura, and you, Kawakami.

Watching all of you pitch kept my morale up.

Will you entrust me to carry on your passion?

Tanba-san.

Nori!

Great job!

Leave the rest to Tanba!

Nice pitching.

You showed great tenacity.

Here's cold tea!

Great work out there!

Finally.

Finally, we're all together...

...out here on the field.

Don't forget to breathe!

Got it?

Can I rub your head?

It might give me good luck.

May I, as well?

Me, too.

Stop!

Let me rub it, too.

You look like you enjoy it.

They sure know how to relax him.

That's enough!

Tanba was doing great in the bullpen.

His fastballs had power.

Miya-san.

Let's be careful with the first pitch.

The Yakushi batters swing from the very first pitch.

Yeah.

Let's go!

Hit the first pitch, Sanada.

I don't know why, but it's their ace's first appearance in this tournament.

Not to mention, we have runners on first and third.

No pitcher can stay relaxed in a pinch like this.

I might throw one to the batter if I were him.

You definitely would.

He wants to know how he's doing,

so he'll definitely want a strike first.

Slam that first pitch.

Sanada-senpai!

If the ball comes boom, you swing like this!

If it comes like swoosh, you swing like this!

I can't understand you.

In a game-changing moment, their ace is at bat?

Strike him out like a man, Tanba-san!

Tanba!

Seido finally brought out their ace.

It's a battle between the aces, too.

His first pitch is the key here.

Yeah.

No matter how well you throw in the bullpen,

pitching with runners and a batter is a whole new ball game.

The worst thing to do

is give away a lot of hits without even knowing how you're doing that day.

Manaka...

You can't turn back now, Koichiro.

The fate of your team lies in your hands.

Just scare the first base runner with your eyes.

Let's focus on the batter.

Sanada, swing hard!

I'll run straight for home!

If you hit it here, it'll be really awesome!

Let's do this!

Tanba-san!

We'll catch anything!

Shut him down!

A fastball to the outside.

Even if it is called a ball, it's fine.

Give me a strong one.

Tanba!

Do your best!

Don't throw anything you'll regret, Tanba.

Stay focused!

I'm fine.

I can see the mitt well,

and I can even see the batter's face.

I'm fine.

You idiot!

If you throw anything funny, they're going to take it all!

No outs, runners on first and third.

Those guys...

Those guys were scarier.

What is their first pitch?

To the inside?

Smack it away!

Yes!

Nice throw!

Couldn't kill him.

That was faster than I thought.

His control was off,

but he has power like Miya-san said.

We've got this.

His specialty is a curve with a big drop.

Foul!

They cornered him with two fastballs.

He's not throwing where the catcher wants them,

but his pitch has power.

Yeah.

Now, we just need to see how good his famous curve is.

Now as a change of pace...

...let's finish him off with this.

Crap.

I think a curveball's coming.

Don't think too much, Sanada.

You need to feel it and swing.

Just feel it.

The game's already in the eighth inning,

and Seido are just up by one.

If the runner on third goes home, it's a tie.

An error, a passed ball, a wild pitch, or anything.

Just a single play could change the game.

Don't think too much, Sanada.

You need to feel it and swing.

Just feel it.

You have him cornered, Tanba-san!

Take him out!

Don't worry about the outcome!

Just swing hard, Shunpei!

A passed ball?

Is that guy for real?

Wow!

He stopped it.

He did that with his right hand!

If he'd let it pass, the game would be tied right now.

Great job!

Nice stop!

Miyuki-senpai!

He knew he couldn't stop it with his body,

so he immediately stuck his right arm out.

That catcher's got some guts.

That hurt!

You're a little tense, Tanba-san!

Let's relax!

You all right?

Th-The curve is supposed to be Tanba's best pitch.

It looks like he's not fully back yet.

What's wrong, Tanba?

Throw something real for once!

Well?

You want to wrap up?

No, one more round.

Let me throw one more round.

Boys, it's time you got some rest.

Are you still not satisfied with how you are?

He knows that more than anyone.

I put him on the mound because he knows he's not 100%.

That pitch definitely got stuck on his finger.

I doubt it's easy to throw another curve right after that.

I guess he's really nervous, too.

I'm fine.

Don't rush to pitch.

Hey!

I have my teammates defending.

I'll just do...

I'll just do what I can do right now.

Strike!

Batter out!

That's our Tanba-san!

That's our ace!

We're still up by one!

Two consecutive curves.

To think he could throw that right after a bouncing curve.

Miyuki calls bold plays.

The batter was catching onto the timing of the fastball.

The last curve bounced, but his arm swing was fine.

That was the best pitch you could've given me, Tanba-san.

Nice pitch, Tanba-san!

Nice throw, Tanba!

Tanba-san.

He didn't let me pitch.

His control is very unstable,

and he's far from perfect.

But...

He knows he isn't 100%,

so even when he messes up, he can still stay focused.

Yakushi has only one inning of offense left.

It must hurt to have that chance spoiled this inning.

Yeah.

It dealt a good deal of damage.

They weren't able to take the lead

before Seido's pitcher relay.

Yakushi Seido

Batting second, second baseman, Ryosuke Kominato-kun.

Yeah!

Eighth run!

Consecutive RBIs!

Sanada-kun was doing so well up until now.

Yeah. Looks like Seido finally has him in their grasp.

Now they're three runs up.

Tanba couldn't ask for anything more.

His pitch has slowed down considerably.

We should be able to score a few more runs.

Furuya, you're a pitcher.

You should put an end to him.

Batting seventh, left fielder, Furuya-kun.

Shunpei, fight it!

Pitch to contact!

One out! One out!

Let's go!

Do your best!

We still have an inning left!

Sanada!

Shunpei!

You've got this!

I believe in you!

The lead is expanding, but their morale hasn't dropped.

Yakushi haven't given up the game yet.

It's not over yet.

We still have another offense.

We just need to bring him up to bat.

That's all we need!

Let's do this, Furuya!

Show us another home run!

Hit it!

For us first-years!

He has some weak throws!

Don't miss them!

Shortstop!

Out!

Yeah!

Nice double play!

Good job, Shunpei!

No one can hit your shoot ball!

Yeah!

Nice pitch, Sanada-senpai!

They won't just hand over the game to us yet, huh?

Yakushi enters the final inning down by three runs.

What kind of attack will the Yakushi batters show us?

The game's not quite over yet.

Sanada!

Nice job!

Damn.

He got me again.

Furuya has to play the outfield

while always being ready to pitch again.

His fatigue may be building up.

Kadota, is your shoulder warmed up?

Take the left field this inning.

Yes, sir!

The mound.

Don't forget to stretch and cool down, Furuya.

One more inning.

We have to avoid any errors that may change the tides.

By putting Kadota in,

we've minimized the room for defensive errors,

but that'll leave Tanba as the last pitcher who can play.

Tanba.

We're up by three runs.

It's in your hands now.

You finished off the last inning well.

Yeah, almost like you're our ace or something.

You're finally pitching in a game.

Enjoy it.

I want to see you yell again.

Let them hit my way.

One at a time.

Let's go!

Yeah!

Three more outs!

Let's stay focused this last inning!

Let's focus!

Tanba!

Tanba-san!

Tanba-san!

Let's finish this!

Let's go, Tanba!

Tanba-san, you've got this!

Tanba-san!

One at a time! One at a time!

Yakushi Seido

Three runs down?

The perfect number to turn the game around.

The crowd will love it, too.

We start with our seventh batter.

Get some guys on base and bring Raichi to bat.

You guys have faith in Raichi, too, right?

I haven't even thought for a second that we'll lose.

It's top of the ninth, and Yakushi is on the offensive!

Raichi Todoroki is up to bat!

Let's face him, Tanba-san.

If we can't stop this kid,

we can't stop Yakushi's momentum.

No, Koichiro.

Don't fight him!

I'll hit the ball.

That's what everyone wants from me!

Next time on Ace of the Diamond: The Winning Shot.

The Winning Shot

Let's win the national title!