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Let's go!

Let's go!

Nice pitch, Umemiya.

You showed them a new breaking ball this late in the game.

I'm sure it took them by surprise.

Did you see Narumiya's face?

I showed him.

He laughed at me.

That bastard.

The opponent was one step ahead of us.

C-Coach, what do you mean?

We've had plenty of opportunities to score.

"He just has his slow curve ball, so it'll be easy."

"I'll score with a big hit."

Ugumori Inashiro

No matter how many excues you make, the score says it all.

It's about time you woke up.

Ugumori Inashiro

Self-Destruction

Safe!

Top of the 8th No outs, runner on 1st

Damn!

You're still going to stand that far out?

Nice!

Smacked the first pitch! Nice hit!

No outs and runners on first and second!

This is our chance!

They went for the first pitch.

They knew a fastball was coming in order to prevent the steal.

Ugumori's plays aren't just reckless. They're calculated.

Inashiro Vocational High School has announced a change in players.

Looks like Inashiro's making a move.

Yeah, 'cause Ugumori's three-hole is up next.

Replacing Hirano-kun as pitcher

is Narumiya-kun.

Batting fifth and pitcher, Narumiya-kun.

Sugi-kun will be going to left field.

Batting ninth and left fielder, Sugi-kun.

That is all.

We finally get to see the pitcher who got second at nationals.

It's his first time pitching in the fall tournament.

I bet a lot of people came just to see him.

Nice pitch, Hirano.

You didn't give up a run. Great job!

Let's go!

He's using Narumiya here?

So the coach said those things to keep their spirits up.

It's been a month and a half since this team came together.

And one major problem has already shown itself.

The lack of Harada, who was the center of both defense and offense.

The lack of a team leader.

No matter how many good players we have,

everyone's just playing for himself.

Fukui's doing a good job supporting from the side,

but I can't expect him to keep the self-centered players in check.

Whether or not he wants to,

he must become the leader of this team.

I can't imagine these guys bunting.

I think he'll swing for the first pitch, Mei-san.

A slider.

A fastball to the inside?

Wow! We're already cornered.

Strike! Batter out!

A high ball bait!

A three-pitch strike out!

He's going all out!

He's looking sharp.

Runners on first and second, but he managed to get an out.

Narumiya's good.

Mei-kun!

Mei-kun!

Ume-chan, let's go!

Something'll happen if you hit!

Ugumori's ace and cleanup, Seiichi Umemiya.

How will he bat against Narumiya?

Being offensive is good, but they should've bunted there.

Against Inashiro, this might be the only chance they get.

Wow!

A fastball to the outside.

Wow!

That didn't slow down.

So that's a real fastball!

I doubt the catcher liked how the batter swung.

He didn't hesitate when he stepped in.

Is he aiming for the fastball?

He can't hit my pitch with a swing that big.

A steal!

Here?

Safe!

Wow! He made it!

By himself?

They apply pressure well with their running.

Who actually does that?

Nicely done, Gacchan!

That's what you call a real steal!

Good. A runner on first and third.

This is an easier way to pressure them,

and they'll be more cautious.

Inashiro called a time out.

They're sending a messenger.

You guys don't need to come!

Let's just check the field positions.

Ugumori Inashiro

Infield, defend in.

They'll run even on a grounder.

So make sure you get the out at the plate.

Got it?

I guess it's your job as the captain.

Mei-san.

We don't know what they'll do.

If it looks like they're making a squeeze play,

then throw it wide.

I'll catch it with my life.

I think you're too worried about the runner.

I just need to get two more batters out.

Whether they try to squeeze bunt or hit,

they won't be able to touch my pitch.

Mei.

Now, get out of here!

Fuku-chan, tell the coach to just sit back and watch!

Ugumori Inashiro

If the runner on third scores, the game will be tied.

If the runner on first scores, too, Ugumori will take the lead.

The infield's pressuring the batter by defending in.

They're not trying to go for a double play, huh?

Did they leave the runner on first on purpose?

This team might try to make a delayed steal baiting with a squeeze play.

Narumiya seems to have his head in the game.

A foul?

You're doing well!

You've cornered him, Mei!

Ume-chan, nice swing!

Keep it up!

Oh.

You still haven't run?

A slider to the inside.

He swings big!

Even though he's cornered?

Better pray he doesn't hit fair!

The count is 1-2.

It's in favor of the pitcher.

What will they finish with?

We showed him both outside and inside fastballs.

There's a runner on third,

but I'll get him out, no matter what.

Let's finish him off

with a low changeup.

Then a forkball.

What's wrong?

Hurry it up, man.

There's nothing in the world I hate more than waiting!

They can't agree on the pitch?

But they have the upper hand.

I have no second thoughts.

There's only one thing we can do.

Don't worry, Itsuki.

We can force our way with a fastball.

Leave it to me.

Mei-san, can I get a change-up next?

Preferably low.

Sure, but can you catch it?

Mei-san.

An ace leads the team to victory.

With Masa-san gone, I have to lead the team,

or we can't win!

Leave it to me.

An ace leads the team to victory.

With Masa-san gone, I have to lead the team,

or we can't win!

If he throws a breaking ball,

there's no way I can hit it.

Give me a fastball!

Right on!

Right between right and center!

Runner on third scores!

I got it!

Go all the way, Jimmy!

This is our Okehazama!

Runner on first just passed third!

Infield to catcher!

This is gonna be close!

You didn't touch me there, did you?

Safe!

Two runners scored!

The comeback!

All right!

Let's go!

Nice hit.

Wow!

He got an RBI double off Narumiya!

Ugumori scored off Narumiya!

He pitched all fastballs.

Why didn't he pitch a breaking ball?

Itsuki.

The ball.

Oh, right.

Takahashi, go warm up.

Right now.

Y-Yes, sir!

Coach, are you switching...

...Narumiya out?

Edogawa City Baseball Stadium

Edogawa City Baseball Stadium

Miyuki, win the next one, too!

Nice game, Seido!

How'd it feel to be a starter?

Felt really good!

Zono! Good luck tomorrow.

We've made this far, according to plan.

Yeah, and now for the real deal.

Payback against Inashiro.

If we can't win tomorrow, it's all over.

Save it, Furuya!

Save it for tomorrow!

Sawamura, nice pitch.

Pure luck.

Huh?

Good job.

Nice fluke.

Oh?

Th-Thank you!

What's the matter, Sergeant?

If you want to join the circle,

don't stand there on the side. Come closer!

No, I don't really care.

I was just thinking you're weird.

I thought you were afraid to pitch to the inside?

How did you suddenly pitch there?

H-How?

It's still scary to pitch to the inside.

But being unable to pitch like I want to and walking away

is even scarier.

Being afraid...

...and losing myself.

Even if that was the best I could do then,

I don't want to go through the same feelings again.

Otherwise, why do I practice like mad every day?

We're practicing because we don't want to lose.

We can't complain about the weather or being tired.

I see.

I suppose being frantic and single-minded is a natural talent.

There's no sure-fire cure to the yips,

but practicing hard to create a solid foundation

and regaining confidence is, often times, the fastest cure.

By gaining confidence in his outside pitches,

he became able to pitch to the inside.

I think if I can pitch tomorrow,

I'll do an even better job!

High schoolers these days grow up super fast!

Let me pitch tomorrow.

He sells himself so well.

It all started with that hit by pitch.

He might be looking forward to the payback opportunity

more than any of us here.

I wonder if they're done, too.

Ota Stadium?

I'm calling Nabe now.

They lost?

Inashiro?

Ota Stadium

No way.

Inashiro lost?

Player Entrance

Ugumori Inashiro

Yamaoka, right here!

Come on, Yamaoka!

Two outs at the bottom of the ninth?

The summer champions are cornered.

But Carlos is on second base.

And Yamaoka, the cleanup, is up to bat.

If he gets a hit, this game is theirs.

Will Inashiro turn it around?

Or will Ugumori make the upset?

Just one more!

Let's go, Ume-chan!

Umemiya!

He popped it!

Let's go!

Wow!

What an upset in the second round!

The runner-up team from nationals lost!

Yeah!

Today's game.

It's my fault that we lost.

For putting you on the mound.

Tadano is still nowhere near Harada's level.

However, he's always thinking hard about the pitching combinations

to make you shine as a pitcher.

Other players followed your lead

and played for themselves.

There's a difference between taking responsiblity

and not trusting you teammates.

An ace who pitches for himself is not an ace.

Will he be all right?

Yeah.

He was bound to face this problem sooner or later.

I have faith that he'll overcome it.

All right, raise your heads.

Let's go home.

We're gonna be busy until next season!

Next summer will be the true test.

Learn from this loss and climb your way back out.

I can't believe Inashiro lost! I'm not convinced!

I wonder what kind of school Ugumori is.

I don't care who they are! We'll win!

But trouble is brewing as we prepare for the Ugumori game.

What's going on?

Next time on Ace of the Diamond Season 2: Fissure.

Fissure

Let's win the national title!