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Stupid.

We were starting to acknowledge your abilities,

but it looks like we'll put that on hold.

We were all starting to think you've become pretty reliable.

Pitch with confidence!

Seido Oya

Bottom of the sixth and runners on first and second.

We're only up by one run.

Their cleanup, Kasuga, is up.

This is the best opportunity they've had since the first inning.

Let's defend it, Sawamura.

I'll score with my bat.

He bunted in the first inning.

The runners might try something, too.

Use the corner spaciously,

and give me a low pitch.

Low and outside.

It's the most effective pitch against batters who swing early.

Zeal

Foul!

That was close!

Thanks.

It was a little high,

but he reacted to the outside pitch.

I guess they're not all trying to pull every pitch.

Kasuga and Yamazato.

These two had their own style already.

I didn't need to teach them from the ground up like the others.

I told them to hone their own styles

and become batters who'll be feared by strong teams.

I've set their bars high.

Foul!

He reacted to the high and inside, too.

That batter's good.

Maybe his pitches have gotten slower.

I wonder if he's tired.

He's only at 56 pitches in the sixth inning.

Another inside!

Two insides in a row.

So they'll finish with an outside?

But that batter's reacting well to fastballs.

If Sawamura had a breaking ball or something,

he could really step up his game.

Chris-senpai.

We're playing Oya this Sunday.

If you're free, could you come watch?

Sawamura's starting,

and he's grown a lot after overcoming the yips.

If the pitch we're working on works at the game,

he might get on the same level as Furuya.

This is rare.

You're giving him a lot of praise.

This is it.

If he can pitch the breaking ball right here,

he'll be a reliable pitcher.

Sawamura, let's go!

You've got him cornered! Let's go!

Pitch to contact!

Focus on the batter!

I'm shivering?

No, my heart's racing.

Am I excited?

Am I scared?

What is this feeling?

It feels so good to have people counting on me.

Strike!

Batter out!

Seido Oya

Batting fifth and right fielder, Yamazato-kun.

He popped it!

Yes!

He didn't concede any runs

after having two runners with one out!

Sawamura, way to go!

Let's go!

Yes! Yes! Yes!

Yes! Yes! Yes!

Yes! Yes! Yes!

Seido Oya

That's my chant!

Yes! Yes! Yes!

Yes! Yes! Yes!

Are you trying to take it back?

With a one-run lead for Seido,

the game goes into the final phase.

Damn.

The change-up keeps crossing my mind!

Were they hiding it all this time?

Was this their plan from the beginning?

It's too soon to say that.

It might've just been a fluke.

Fluke?

I've been winging a few things, too.

Let's not overestimate their pitcher.

Go-chan.

That's true.

Right?

This is something he's born with.

People tend to lose hope

in close games because of our limited practice time.

Many players can't overcome the confidence of the best teams,

but Wakabayashi doesn't show it.

This is how you get your team's trust.

We still have three innings!

Let's get it back!

Yeah!

Let's go!

I can't lose heart.

I chose this path myself.

I may have had the choice to test myself at a private school.

They're leading by a run with the game approaching its end.

They haven't changed their style in coming to nationals.

Will Oya High School prove the strength

of a public institution here at nationals?

But the team I saw that day...

...drew me in more than any other team I'd seen before.

Let's go!

A scholarly athlete.

I thought it was a dumb phrase adults made up,

but it's really kept my days busy and fulfilling.

We don't practice nearly as much,

but...

...that doesn't mean...

...we like baseball any less!

Right for shortstop!

Out!

Three for three!

Nice work, Wakabayashi!

Nice pitch, Go-chan!

Nice pitch!

You pull through when it counts!

You're the man!

He's good.

We knock them down, and they get right back up.

They're really resilient.

Let's get the first batter out to get rolling.

I can't...

I can't wait to stand on the mound again.

Seido Oya

Batting first in the bottom of the seventh

is the sixth batter and center fielder, Kato-kun.

Strike!

Strike two!

Strike!

Batter out!

Way on the outside!

Swing and miss!

Yes! Yes!

His ins and outs are perfect.

Batting seventh and third baseman, Ito-kun.

He didn't use the change-up against the lefties.

Maybe Go-chan was right, and it was just a fluke.

I'll just focus on the fastball.

Strike!

Incredible.

His timing was way off.

If they focus on the fastball and he throws the change-up,

they can't do anything.

It's exactly what Seido wants.

I bet Miyuki-kun enjoys catching for him.

Strike!

You've got him cornered!

He's on a roll.

Just one breaking ball made the biggest difference for this pitcher.

Strike!

Batter out!

T-Two strikeouts in a row!

Seido Oya

Batting eighth and left fielder, Maki-kun.

That change-up is really hurting.

The batters can't find a pitch to focus on.

Foul!

A bunt on the first pitch?

It's two outs.

They're trying something new.

It's better than getting struck out, but...

It just means Oya's really got their hands full

with the first-year pitcher.

Damn. It moves a lot.

Strike!

Batter out!

Way on the outside!

He couldn't even react!

H-He got three strikeouts in a row!

Seriously?

Wow!

This is unreal.

He's a different person!

Wamura!

Oh! Kanemaru!

Wamura!

Oh! Kanemaru!

He's surprised by it, too.

Oya's overly distracted by the change-up,

but this kind of dominance is a first for Sawamura.

I'll give it to you this inning.

Just so you know!

I always knew you could do it!

Yes! Yes! Yes!

Yes! Yes! Yes!

Yes! Yes! Yes!

Yes! Yes! Yes!

He's got the crowd shouting back?

Two innings left.

He just might pitch until the end.

Maybe.

Kawakami's getting ready, though.

So it depends on his pitch count.

I'll be impressed if he does it.

Nice pitch, Sawamura.

Nice pitch!

I-It's gone!

Home run!

Yeah!

A-Are you serious?

Wow!

Isn't that a wooden bat?

Wakabayashi was pitching really well,

but that one really hurt there.

Harucchi...

He...

All for me.

That timing was perfect.

It went far.

I bet he's red as a tomato.

The score's 4-2 now!

Seido's up by two!

That was a really clean arc.

Were you going for it?

Well, I didn't think it'd go over.

He can hit long, too, huh?

That's cool!

A little high in the middle.

It was an uncommonly easy pitch, coming from Wakabayashi-kun.

Batting fourth and catcher, Miyuki-kun.

Was he too focused on the next batter?

Or was he not expecting anything long from him?

To be blunt, you're not strong enough.

You're too weak to use a wooden bat.

Go-chan, switch gears.

One out!

Oya hasn't found a way to score yet.

That run was really big.

It might've crushed their confidence.

But I have to say, that southpaw really grew fast.

He pitched at a good tempo, and it carried over to the batting.

He influences the team in a positive manner.

With a player like him, the team will get better.

Don't get carried away because of just one home run!

I won't.

Their team last fall grew every game, too.

He builds a strong team every year.

He's quite the coach, despite his young age.

But Maki's had a change of heart

since his loss this summer.

He's gotten even bigger since then.

By that, I don't mean he's gotten taller.

Yosuke!

Let's get moving soon.

The six-hole hit an RBI for another run.

I guess that means Seido wins.

Wait. Furuya's not pitching, right?

They have Kawakami, too. And did you see Sawamura?

Seido's like the land of pitchers now.

It doesn't matter how many pitchers you have.

Only one can stand on the mound.

I understand how you feel very clearly,

but let's keep it down today.

Okay, Furuya?

Now, let's go!

Kawakami's getting ready, too.

Go as far as you can go.

He's walking out.

The last inning, with a four-run lead.

Looks like Sawamura's pitching until the end.

Strike!

Foul!

Out!

Those two make a great pair!

Just one more out until Seido makes the semifinals.

Oya has its back to the wall.

Yeah.

One more out.

Will Seido end it here?

Or will Oya come back?

Right in the middle!

Out!

Game set!

He took out the last batter with one pitch!

He pitched until the end!

We're in the semifinals!

Only three hits in the game.

The Oya players tried their best,

but they couldn't figure him out until the end.

I was surprised by his breaking ball and his reliability.

He's really made remarkable progress.

Stand straight! Stand straight!

Stand straight!

Good game!

Nice game!

Nice pitch, Sawamura!

Let's go!

Don't get cocky!

Freaking private baseball school.

Damn it.

Go-chan.

Don't say we played well.

In the end,

we just weren't good enough.

Go-chan.

Well played against Seido!

Don't cry, Wakabayashi!

Shut up.

Nice game!

Shut up.

It doesn't matter how we played.

A loss is a loss.

We can't change that.

I...

...wasn't good enough.

I can't be satisfied by this loss.

I need to improve.

Tokyo Fall Tournament Round 4 (W. Tokyo) Seido 6 - 2 Oya (E. Tokyo)

Seido High School advances to the semifinals

Sawamura's great pitching helped us beat Oya

and grab the first spot in the semis.

What's that? I'm like a different person?

Sensen or Seiko?

Who will we face next?

I knew I was!

I got Chris-senpai's seal of approval!

The top four lock in their spots.

Next time on Ace of the Diamond Season 2: The Conceited Underclassman.

The Conceited Underclassman

Are you talking about me?

Let's win the national title!