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Strike!

Batter out!

Yuki-kun struck out twice in a row.

There it is!

Right between left and center!

Furuya's at second base!

"I'll take back the run I gave up."

That's what it sounds like he's saying!

Seido Inashiro

Entrusted Faith and the Courage to Perform

Seido's second hit this game is a double.

Their first-year, Furuya, took one off of Narumiya!

Yeah! Nice batting!

Man, you're something else.

Hey!

That's our job!

But good job!

One out and a runner on second!

This is a great chance for Seido,

and their eighth batter, left fielder, Kadota, is up.

You're not gonna get a hit.

It's a bunt!

Mei, first!

Out!

A runner on third now!

But it's two outs!

Two outs and a runner on third!

Seido focused on getting a man to third.

Nice, Kado!

Nice bunt!

Seido did a sacrifice bunt?

Are they losing confidence?

By putting a runner on third,

they can score even with an infield hit.

Two outs!

The battery also needs to be careful of passed balls.

In baseball,

putting a man on third can put pressure on the other team.

Batting ninth, right fielder, Shirasu-kun.

Shirasu-senpai!

Shirasu!

Shirasu!

He's pretty fast and makes good contacts.

He could be the most well-balanced batter on their team.

Stay focused, Mei.

Come on, fastball.

Fastball!

Strike!

Ball!

Narumiya's not going easy!

And the third pitch!

Yes! A fastball!

Run for it!

If he's safe, the game's tied!

Out!

Shirakawa!

He handled that difficult hit beautifully!

Yay!

Then a one-bounce throw to first base!

What a nice play from Shirakawa!

Seido Inashiro

Seido was unable to score, yet again!

Neither team is holding anything back!

Just one more! One more!

That was close, Shirasu!

Let's go!

Yeah!

Furuya.

Use this.

Go into left field.

We still need you.

Seido High School is switching players.

Tanba! Tanba!

Replacing Furuya-kun as pitcher is Tanba-kun.

Pitcher, Tanba-kun.

Seido's switching players.

Their ace, Tanba, is going up to the mound.

In left field, Kadota is stepping out,

and Furuya is replacing him.

Yes!

I win!

Furuya.

The game's just starting.

Good luck.

Good luck and thank you.

Though I'm ready to go back any time.

Furuya gave up two runs in four innings,

and now, he's going into left field.

Yeah.

Didn't think they'd switch him so early.

The moment he allowed a runner, he started giving hits.

It's not a bad decision to switch him here.

Seido has been winning with four pitchers.

Inashiro is batting in the bottom of the fifth.

And their powerful sixth batter, Yamaoka, is up!

Do your best!

We've got you covered.

Let's do this, Tanba-san!

Get aggressive, Tanba!

Strike!

Yeah! Nice pitch!

That huge vertical curve is what he's known for!

He's been looking consistent since the quarterfinals!

That's it!

Be careful but bold.

Let's get the first man out, Tanba-san!

I was a little worried he might be tense,

but his curveball's looking good.

I don't have anything to worry about.

Strike!

Two consecutive curveballs!

Yamaoka can't make contact!

Nice!

You're looking great, Tanba-san!

Tanba! Tanba!

Tanba! Tanba!

Warm up.

Yes!

Tanba's looking great, Coach!

Let's go, Tanba!

Aggressive!

I saw his quarterfinal and semifinal pitching.

He definitely looks more confident than before.

His curveball's good.

Let's show him a fastball to the outside.

But we're only after one pitch.

The meatball he sometimes throws.

There's nothing else easier to hit...

...and easier to see.

And it's gone!

Home run!

Last year's champions

have sent a clear message to Seido's ace!

That third pitch after two great curveballs!

Yamaoka didn't let that easy pitch go!

Focus on the next one!

That's the third run!

Inashiro is up by two!

Inashiro! Inashiro! Inashiro!

Wow! Seriously?

That's the last thing you want right after you switch.

Why didn't he throw a ball?

Maybe he's nervous.

But not everyone could've made that into a home run.

Can Seido's ace, Tanba, keep them down?

How he does this inning is the key!

Koichiro.

Get the next guy, Tanba-san!

Be bold and ambitious!

Ambitious?

Ambitious?

Tanba-san.

Don't worry about that one.

You're still shining.

It's just two runs.

Just pitch like you always do.

One at a time.

Let's get this started!

I should've asked for something way wider.

I just hope he won't let it get to him.

Stay calm!

Pitch to contact!

Batting seventh, second baseman, Hirai-kun.

Tsubasa-kun!

Aggressive!

Not like I need more than two runs.

Don't worry.

Stay calm.

Just pitch like I always...

Like I always do.

Like I...

Ball four!

He's lost his cool!

That home run got him good!

Hey, it's the Tanba-san we're all familiar with.

This is bad.

His upper body's too stiff.

Let's relax!

Miyuki's called for a time out and is talking to Tanba.

That's it, Miyuki.

There's no time out limit for the battery.

Take your time and cool his head.

It's all okay!

One at a time!

Pitch to contact!

This is bad.

We can't give up any more runs.

This isn't good for Seido.

Stupid Tanba.

He's flustered about that home run.

Seido's only way to win is their relay.

If Tanba can't hold his ground, they'll lose the game.

Yeah!

Hit by pitch!

Tanba's given up two free walks this inning!

Runners on first and second with no outs!

Tanba is struggling on the mound!

Things aren't looking good for Seido.

Yeah.

He hasn't gotten a single out yet.

It's because of that home run.

And their ace, of all people, is responsible for it.

N-N-Not a problem!

Stay calm and get the next guy!

They'll have to switch out the pitcher before it gets any worse.

Batting ninth, right fielder, Fujikawa-kun.

The coach hasn't acted yet.

He's letting us handle this.

Runners on first and second with no outs.

The batter's looking to bunt.

Inashiro wants to get those two to second and third.

Let's let him bunt and get a free out.

A forkball?

It's weak!

We'll let you bunt, but you won't have it easy.

An out at third!

Yeah!

Nice job, Miyuki!

It's one out with runners on first and second.

The team is supporting the pitcher!

One at a time!

That was a good play.

Let's hope Tanba calms down a little now.

You're really something.

No wonder Mei wanted you.

Inashiro's top batters are up.

This is the real challenge, Tanba-san.

Let's get aggressive!

You've got this, Carlos!

The first pitch is a ball!

And the second one?

A bunt!

Foul!

Thank goodness.

That was close.

What a close one!

Carlos Kamiya isn't giving anyone a break!

His breaking balls are good.

Now, how do I utilize them?

A good fastball brings life to the breaking balls.

Tanba-san.

Be bold.

A fastball...

...to the inside?

I don't care about the low breaking balls.

I just want...

...a fastball.

Give me an easy one, and it's game.

Stop looking at the dugout so much!

Your opponent is in front of you!

If you're so afraid to give up hits, then don't stand on the mound!

I want to change.

I need to change myself.

I want to be a better pitcher!

If you feel that way, then you'll be fine.

You're a much better pitcher than you give yourself credit for.

Have some faith in your abilities.

Have faith!

Believe

Have some faith in your abilities.

Out!

All right!

Nice pitch, Tanba-kun!

A pop fly straight to third base!

Tanba's power came through!

That's right!

Two outs!

Nice pitch!

Nice one, Tanba!

Exactly where I asked for it, and with power, too, Tanba-san!

Now we can start mixing up the balls.

Batting second, shortstop, Shirakawa-kun.

I thought he'd focus more to the outside,

but I guess he's tougher than I thought.

Though we're not gonna just let him recover without a fight.

Four balls to Shirakawa.

Shirakawa showed tenacity with fouls.

That's Tanba's third walk this inning.

Don't!

Tanba-san, don't!

Don't! Don't! Don't!

It's "don't mind!"

Two outs and bases loaded!

And Inashiro's third batter is up!

This could be the most important moment of the game.

Will Inashiro expand their lead?

Or will Seido hold their ground?

Focus on the batter!

Don't think that he'll give you an easy pitch.

Hit his pitch fair and square, Yoshizawa.

Don't run away.

Be aggressive, Tanba.

First pitch!

Curveball! Swing and a miss!

Nice pitch!

Yeah! Nice pitch, Tanba-san!

You've got this, Yoshizawa!

Second pitch!

Strike!

Another one to the inside.

Seido's battery has guts.

Sometimes, you've gotta be bold.

Miyuki-kun asked for dangerous pitches to bring Tanba-kun back.

The coach didn't bat an eye in this situation.

Inside again!

Tanba's getting aggressive!

Nice pitch!

One more!

He's shown talent since he was a first-year,

but he didn't look that reliable.

In his final summer,

he's finally...

He swung!

He swung for sure!

He swung!

Strike three!

Tanba's showing great tenacity!

He pulled through with a strikeout!

Tanba!

Nice pitch!

Nice!

You're shining!

Nice, Tanba!

This could change the game.

Yeah.

That was some pitching.

Seido Inashiro

Tanba-san's back.

This game's just getting started!

Mei, stay strong and crush their confidence.

I'll take down anyone who gets in my way!

Kuramochi-senpai, what's wrong?

Ryo-san, your leg.

If it comes from my year-long partner, then I can't disagree.

Ryo-san.

Next time on Ace of the Diamond: Strong Men.

Strong Men

Let's win the national title!