Ace of the Diamond (2013) - S03E02 - CR vs Commie
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CR
Commie
It's the eighth day of the spring invitational at Koshien Stadium.
It's the eighth day of the spring invitational at Koushien Stadium.
Several powerhouse schools have been sent home,
Several powerhouse schools have been sent home, while the next generation of players display their skills.
while the next generation of players display their skills.
One pitcher among them threw a 151 km/h pitch in the first round and made a name for himself!
One pitcher among them threw a 171 km/h pitch in the first round
and made a name for himself!
There! 154!
There! 154!
On the very first pitch!
On the very first pitch!
The sound it made was just sick!
The sound it made was just sick!
What is that guy?!
What is that guy?!
You look relaxed today.
You look relaxed today.
I guess you're getting used to pitching here.
I guess you're getting used to pitching here.
Seido High School's second-year ace, Satoru Furuya,
Seidou High School's second-year ace, Furuya Satoru, creates another monster legend in Koushien Stadium!
creates another monster legend in Koshien Stadium!
154...
154...
That's insane!
That's insane!
Satoru Furuya...
Furuya Satoru...
And he's a stud, too!
And he's a stud too!
His pitches are nuts.
His pitches are nuts.
Ball!
Ball!
Ball!
Ball!
He's having trouble controlling his pitches.
He's having trouble controlling his pitches.
The batters are crowding the plate.
The batters are crowding the plate.
There was that hit-by-pitch in the last inning.
There was that hit-by-pitch in the last inning.
Still, standing there with those blazing fastballs takes guts.
Still, standing there with those blazing fastballs takes guts.
Even Furuya's pitches can't overwhelm their swings.
Even Furuya's pitches can't overwhelm their swings.
Give them an easy one, and it'll disappear!
Give them an easy one, and it'll disappear!
Out!
Out!
Three outs!
That's three outs!
Two runners left on base!
Two runners left on base!
Nihon Shono couldn't score off Furuya this inning, either!
Nihon Shouno couldn't score off Furuya this inning, either!
He was throwing too hard in the first inning, maybe because he was focusing on speed,
He was throwing too hard in the first inning, maybe because he was focusing on speed,
but he seems to have settled into a rhythm.
but he seems to have settled into a rhythm.
Yeah.
Yeah.
His low pitches are looking good.
His low pitches are looking good.
He's also mixing in splitters and sliders.
He's also mixing in splitters and sliders.
And Miyuki-kun's game calling isn't letting the powerful Shono zero in on any pitches.
And Miyuki's calls aren't letting the powerful Shouno batters zero in on any pitches.
He's facing a powerhouse school trying various means to break through,
He's facing a powerhouse school trying various means to break through,
but he's been able to pitch the way he wants with confidence.
but he's been able to pitch the way he wants with confidence.
With his thin frame, he had a rough time in the summer.
With his thin frame, he had a rough time last summer.
He gained more experience after receiving the ace number in the fall.
He gained more experience after receiving the ace number in the fall.
And now at Koshien Stadium,
And now at Koushien Stadium, Furuya may grow even more.
Furuya-kun may grow even more.
Nice pitching, Furuya!
Nice pitching, Furuya!
You're looking good, but don't let your guard down!
You're looking better, but don't get overconfident!
Nabe-san says the second time through the order is when things really get tough!
Nabe says the second time through the order is when things really get tough!
If you just watch the speed gun and ignore the batters, you'll get into trouble!
If you just look at the speed gun and ignore the batter, you'll regret it!
I'm not watching it.
I'm not looking at it.
Yes, you were!
Yes, you are!
You were all happy during the first inning!
You were all happy during the first inning!
I'm not watching it anymore.
I'm not looking at it anymore.
Even Miyuki-senpai's getting on my case. Can you two give it a rest?
Even Miyuki's getting on my case.
Can you two give it a rest?
Because you were so pleased with yourself!
Because you were so pleased with yourself!
Drop it. Let's get going.
Drop it. Let's get going.
Don't worry!
Worry not!
If your pitching goes off the rails, I'm here to relieve you!
If your pitching gets weird, I'm ready to take your place!
It won't!
That won't happen.
Shut up.
Shut up.
They're talking to each other more now. Especially Furuya.
They're talking to each other more now.
Especially Furuya.
They had the same training schedule in the off-season.
They had the same training schedule in the off-season.
And they're not just bickering.
And they're not just bickering.
They're even exchanging information about the other team.
They're even exchanging information about the other team.
Okay, all ready!
Okay, all ready!
Go swing on the first pitch!
Go swing at the first pitch!
You struck out on your last at-bat,
You struck out in your last at-bat, so he'll try for a first-pitch strike. Knock it out of the park!
so he'll try for a first-pitch strike. Knock it out of the park!
Furuya.
Furuya!
I'm gonna steal
You have the ace number now,
that ace number from you.
but I'm going to take it.
I won't lose.
I won't let you.
They acknowledge each other and try to improve themselves.
Each acknowledges the other
Eijun and Furuya make good rivals.
while still trying to improve.
Only one hit in seven at-bats.
Eijun-kun and Furuya-kun make good rivals.
Only one hit from seven at-bats.
I need to do better.
I need to do better.
He swings at the first pitch!
He swings at the first pitch!
Cleanup Miyuki gets a two-base hit!
The cleanup, Miyuki, hits for a double!
The first pitch was a curve ball, as I expected.
The first pitch was a curve, as I expected.
He expected that.
He expected that.
Top of the fourth, with a runner on second and one out.
Top of the fourth, with a runner on second and one out.
Seido has a chance to take the lead.
Seidou has a chance to take the lead.
It's gone!
It's gone!
It's a two-run homer into left field!
It's a two-run homer to left field!
A rocket from a true slugger!
A rocket from a true slugger!
Satoru Furuya is exploding at Koshien!
Furuya Satoru is exploding at Koushien!
This'll be on the front page!
This'll be on the front page!
That's his ticket to stardom!
That's his ticket to stardom!
That was just a fluke.
That was just a fluke.
Even so, it was great.
Even so, it was great.
Man, Seido's Furuya is a monster.
Man, Seidou's Furuya is a monster.
Satoru Furuya?
Furuya Satoru?
Did you hear that he's from Tomakomai?
Did you hear that he's from Tomakomai?
Really? Then why's he in Tokyo?
Really? Then why's he in Tokyo?
Seido High School added one run in the top of the seventh,
Seidou High School added one run in the top of the seventh,
and then Kawakami took the mound for Furuya.
and then Kawakami took the mound for Furuya.
Furuya went to play left field.
Furuya went to play left field.
So Coach Kataoka is swapping Kawakami in as pitcher.
So Coach Kataoka is swapping Kawakami in as pitcher.
He wants Furuya rested for tomorrow's match.
He wants Furuya rested for tomorrow's game.
He connects!
He connects!
It's an RBI hit into short left field!
It's an RBI hit into short left field!
A hit and a walk bring Shono within two runs of Seido!
A hit and a walk bring Shouno within two runs of Seidou!
You look so nervous, and your pitches have nothing in them.
You look so nervous, and your pitches have nothing in them.
You're pitching at Koshien Stadium.
You're pitching at Koushien Stadium.
Are you satisfied with this, Nori?
Are you satisfied with this, Nori?
Of course not. I'm going to shut them down.
Of course not.
I'm going to shut them down.
I thought so.
I thought so.
There's no better stage to pitch your best.
There's no better stage to pitch your best.
Damn it.
Damn it.
I don't like Miyuki needing to pump me up.
I don't like Miyuki needing to pump me up.
But he's right.
But he's right.
I'm pitching...
I'm pitching...
in this grand stadium!
in this grand stadium!
Out!
Out!
Three outs!
That's three outs!
That was tough grounder to field!
That was tough grounder to field!
The fielders definitely have reliever Kawakami's back!
The fielders definitely have the reliever Kawakami's back!
Nice grab!
Nice grab!
You can let them hit more, Nori.
You can let 'em hit more, Nori.
Okay. I'm good now.
Okay.
I'm good now.
Let's go, Shirasu!
Let's go, Shirasu!
Time to add another run!
Time to add another run!
Hit, Shirasu!
Hit, Shirasu!
Yeah!
Yeah!
The bottom of Seido's order hits and scores a run!
The bottom of Seidou's order hits and scores a run!
They pull further ahead of Nihon Shono!
They pull further ahead of Nihon Shouno!
It's the bottom of the ninth.
It's the bottom of the ninth.
Nihon Shono has two outs and no runners on base.
Nihon Shouno has two outs and no runners on base.
Foul!
Foul!
Using every nook and cranny of the plate, they've backed Shono's lineup to the wall.
Using every nook and cranny of the plate, they've backed Shouno's lineup to the wall.
You're finally pitching like you should be.
You're finally pitching like you should be.
Okay, Miyuki's mitt is back to its normal size.
Okay, Miyuki's mitt is back to its normal size.
Now, let's finish this.
Now, let's finish this.
Got it!
Got it!
Yes! Nice pitch, Nori-senpai!
Yes! Nice pitch, Nori!
Game over!
Game over!
7 - 3.
7-3.
Holding off Nihon Shono, Seido gets their second win of the tournament!
Holding off Nihon Shouno, Seidou gets their second win of the tournament!
Seido High School advances to the third round!
Seidou High School advances to the third round!
Eijun-kun, your equipment is over there...
Eijun, your equipment is over...
H-He can't hide his displeasure.
H-He can't hide his displeasure.
Any thoughts on your pitching today?
Any thoughts on your pitching today?
Not really.
Not really.
But you threw a 154 km/h pitch!
But you threw a 154 km/h pitch!
Eijun-kun, your equipment...
Eijun, your equipment...
It's gone!
It's outta here!
The baseball tears through the wind like a tracer bullet and lands in the bleachers!
The baseball tears through the wind like a tracer bullet and lands in the bleachers!
What terrifying power!
What terrifying power!
What a terrifying swing!
What a terrifying swing!
This is Raichi Todoroki, second-year at Rakushi High!
This is Todoroki Raichi, a second-year at Yakushi High School!
Yet another diamond in the rough!
Yet another diamond in the rough!
This is why I can never get enough of the Koshien!
This is why I can never get enough of this place!
Be awestruck! Be starstruck!
Be awestruck!
Be starstruck!
Pork cutlet for the win!
Pork cutlet for the win!
Pork fillet for the win!
Pork fillet for the win!
Aren't we amazing?
Aren't they amazing?
Have you ever seen a father-son pair like us?
Have you ever seen a father-son pair like them?
Quite the free-spirited battle, huh?
Quite the free-spirited battle, huh?
Yakushi High, with Raichi Todoroki,
Yakushi High School, with Todoroki Raichi, make waves in their first appearance at Koushien Stadium.
make waves in their first Koshien appearance.
Mima! Mima!
That's his third triple today! He's blazing through the base paths!
That's his third triple today! He's blazing through the base paths!
A strong arm, power at the plate,
Mima! Mima!
and speed that's given him an OBP of over .800!
A strong arm, power at the plate, and speed that's given him an OBP of over .800!
An elite sportsman born to parents who shone in track-and-field.
An elite athlete born to parents who shone in track-and-field.
That is Soichiro Mima!
That is Mima Souichirou!
He's much less accurate than their starter.
He's much less accurate than their starter.
We should target his breaking balls.
We should target his breaking balls.
Led by Mima,
Led by Mima,
they disorient their opponents with the best small ball in the nation...
they disorient their opponents with the best small ball in the nation.
Hakuryu High School.
Hakuryuu High School.
Led by Ikusaburo Kawasaki, their best pitcher and batter,
Led by Kawasaki Ikusaburo, their best pitcher and batter,
Seiseisha defeated several strong teams with their powerful lineup,
Seiseisha defeated several strong teams with their powerful lineup,
survived the highly competitive Osaka region,
survived the highly competitive Osaka region,
and are well on their way to the finals.
and are well on their way to the finals.
Dual aces Sakama and Sasaki control the game,
Dual aces Sakama and Sasaki control the game,
while the cleanup Yamaki leads the team.
while the cleanup batter Yamaki leads the team.
They're a fresh team from Kyushu, Kamijo Academy.
They're a fresh team from Kyushu, Kamijou Academy.
Will they leave their mark on this hallowed field?
Will they leave their mark on this hallowed field?
Strike three!
Strike three!
Nice pitch, Yuto!
Nice pitch, Yuuto!
Kazuto, nice lead!
And that was a nice call, Kazuto!
We did it!
We did it!
We're in the quarterfinals!
We're in the quarterfinals!
One brother roars from the pitcher's mound
One brother roars from the pitcher's mound while the other's mitt catches his powerful pitches!
while the other's mitt catches his powerful pitches!
Sarashina's lineup was no match for the perfectly synchronized twins of Yamamori Academy.
Sarashina's lineup was no match for the perfectly synchronized
The Koutari brothers have no gap in their teamwork.
twins of Yamamori Academy.
The Kotari brothers have no gap in their teamwork.
It's gone!
It's gone!
Two home runs in two at-bats!
Two home runs in two at-bats!
Once again mercilessly displaying his incredible power
Once again mercilessly displaying his incredible power
is strongman Makoto Shiba!
is strongman Shiba Makoto!
He's making waves here at Koshien Stadium!
He's making waves here at Koushien Stadium!
Yoshinaga High won the high-scoring game against the powerhouse Urashima Academy.
Yoshinaga High School won the high-scoring game against the powerhouse Urashima Academy.
Swing and a miss! He's struck him out!
Swing and a miss! He's struck him out!
This game is over!
This game is over!
Komadai Fujimaki overwhelms Shobi High by a score of 10-0!
Komadai Fujimaki overwhelms Shoubi High School by a score of 10-0!
While he only pitched as a reliever, he used his 150 km/h-plus fastball
While he only pitched as a reliever,
to strike out seven batters in a row, ten in total!
he used his 150 km/h-plus fastball to strike out seven batters in a row, ten in total!
Masamune Hongo, the second-year ace said to be the best of his generation,
Hongou Masamune, the second-year ace said to be the best of his generation, delivers a pitching masterclass!
delivers a pitching masterclass!
Winners of last summer and the Jingu Tournament,
Winners last summer and in the fall Jingu Tournament,
the champions, Komadai Fujimaki.
the champions, Komadai Fujimaki.
Their ace, Furuya, is skilled with bat and ball,
Their ace, Furuya, is skilled with both bat and ball,
and even pros are keeping an eye on their catcher, Miyuki.
and even pros are keeping an eye on their catcher, Miyuki.
That really flew.
That really flew.
Did it feel good?
Did it feel good?
Having survived the warzone of Tokyo,
Having survived the war zone of Tokyo, they look to return to their glory days.
they look to return to their glory days...
Seidou High School.
Seido High School.
After eight days and countless fierce, harsh battles,
After eight days
the quarterfinalists of the spring invitational come together.
and countless fierce, harsh battles,
the quarterfinalists of the Spring Invitational come together.
Morning of the Game
Whoa! There are lot more people than yesterday.
Whoa! There are lot more people than yesterday.
They've all come to see us?
They've all come to see us?
It's funny. This hotel's pretty far from the ballpark.
It's funny. This hotel's pretty far from the ballpark.
Ah.
I see.
You really stole the show.
You really stole the show.
Your displeasure's showing.
Your displeasure's showing.
Is there anyone you admire or aspire to be like?
Is there anyone you admire or aspire to be like?
Polar bears.
Polar bears.
Huh?
Huh?
Polar bears?
Polar bears?
Huh? You turned away Todansha's people, too?
Huh?
I did. There were too many reporters, so I put a cap on the interviews.
You turned away Todansha's people too?
Wow, that's a shame.
I did.
There were too many reporters, so I put a cap on the interviews.
That's a shame.
Players need to get used to the media.
Players need to get used to the media.
You should throw him to the wolves.
You should throw him to the wolves.
What good is the Koshien if you don't bask in the spotlight?
What good is playing here if you don't bask in the spotlight?
Uh, but he has a game today.
Uh, but he has a game today.
The fourth one, right?
The fourth one of the day, right?
He's not the type of boy to let it go to his head.
He's not the type of boy to let it go to his head.
And he's getting better with every appearance.
And he's getting better with every appearance.
Wanna see?
Wanna see?
Again, your displeasure's showing.
Again, your displeasure's showing.
Given that this is the Koshien, Sawamura and Kawakami can't complain.
Given that this is Koushien, Sawamura and Kawakami can't complain.
Why not let Furuya handle today's game by himself?
Why not let Furuya handle today's game by himself?
Yes, that's right.
Yes, that's right.
Prioritize the players in good form.
Prioritize the players in good form.
That's an ironclad rule to follow if you want to last in the Koshien.
That's an ironclad rule to follow if you want to last here.
Hokkaido's harsh terrain and weather gives the players mental strength.
Hokkaido's harsh terrain and weather gives the players mental strength.
Common sense dictates you can't practice in the snowy winter.
Common sense dictates you can't practice in the snowy winter.
But they ignore that and do drills atop the snow.
But they ignore that and do drills atop the snow.
Last summer, they brought Hokkaido its first championship.
Last summer, they brought Hokkaido its first championship.
Riding that wave, they won the Jingu Tournament in the fall, too.
Riding that wave, they won the Jingu Tournament in the fall too.
Their engine: the second-year ace from Tomakomai, Hokkaido,
Their engine: the second-year ace from Tomakomai, Hongou Masamune.
Masamune Hongo.
Meanwhile, Furuya Satoru is also from Hokkaido and spent his youth there all the way through junior high.
Meanwhile, Satoru Furuya is also from Hokkaido
and spent his youth there all the way through middle school.
Oh, there's Furuya.
Oh, there's Furuya.
But he basically never got to pitch for his team.
But he basically never got to pitch for his team.
After graduating, he secured general admission into a Tokyo high school.
After graduating, he secured general admission into a Tokyo high school.
They're two Hokkaido aces of the same age,
They're two Hokkaido aces of the same age,
and they both throw over 150 km/h.
and they both throw over 150 km/h.
Seido High School's Satoru Furuya,
Seidou High School's Furuya Satoru,
and Komadai Fujimaki's Masamune Hongo.
and Komadai Fujimaki's Hongou Masamune.
These two will face off tomorrow!
These two will face off tomorrow!
Talk about hyping a game up.
Talk about hyping a game up.
Right? Things were crazy when we got back here, too.
Right?
Things were crazy when we got back here too.
But the more we learn about Komadai Fujimaki, the scarier they look.
But the more we learn about Komadai Fujimaki, the scarier they look.
They steal bases like crazy, and they hit-and-run all the time, too.
They steal bases like crazy, and they do hit and runs all the time too.
I hear they score in the first inning more often than any other team.
I hear they score in the first inning more often than any other team.
It's actually kinda creepy that they don't hit for power.
It's actually kinda creepy that they don't hit for power.
And once they start a rally, they don't stop,
And once they start a rally, they don't stop,
so our defense needs to be on point in the first.
so our defense needs to be on point in the first.
Your middle school was pretty close to Komadai Fujimaki, huh?
Your junior high was pretty close to Komadai Fujimaki, huh?
Do you know any of them, then?
Do you know any of them, then?
You don't, huh?
You don't, huh?
I barely watched any of last year's Koshien.
I barely watched any of last year's nationals.
Hey!
Hey!
We can't see.
We can't see.
But I was shocked that a Hokkaido team beat Inashiro,
But I was shocked that a Hokkaido team beat Inashiro,
let alone that it was Komadai Fujimaki.
let alone that it was Komadai Fujimaki.
That area not only gets a lot of snow, but also the ground freezes over.
That area not only gets a lot of snow, but the ground also freezes over.
Wow...
Wow...
Then if Komadai Fujimaki had made waves in the Koshien before last year,
Then if Komadai Fujimaki had made waves at nationals before last year,
you might've enrolled there instead, huh?
you might've enrolled there instead, huh?
Right?
Right?
If there was a Koshien winner nearby, why would you come to Tokyo?
If there was a nationals winner nearby, why would you come to Tokyo?
Oh, but your Gramps is in Tokyo, right?
Oh, but your grandpa is in Tokyo, right?
I...
I...
I believe I only improved because I came here.
believe I only improved because I came here.
And I know I can still get a lot better here.
And I know I can still get a lot better here.
While we're in the Koshien,
While we're here,
I'll pitch my best so we last as long as possible,
I'll pitch my best so we last as long as possible,
so I'm counting on your help tomorrow.
so I'm counting on your help tomorrow.
What have we here? You've learned to express yourself now?
What have we here? You've learned to express yourself now?
And not just with your aura, but with words.
And not just with your aura, but with words.
Did all those interviews teach you how?
Did all those interviews teach you how?
I couldn't say.
I couldn't say.
Take a look around.
Take a look around.
Nobody knows how to respond.
Nobody knows how to respond.
But why?
But why?
No fielder could help get fired up after hearing his ace say those words.
No fielder could help get fired up after hearing his ace say those words.
It's often said that the Koshien makes players grow exponentially.
It's often said that Koushien Stadium makes players grow exponentially.
And it looks this guy is totally in the zone now.
And it looks like this guy is totally in the zone now.
Two outs, runner on second,
Two outs, runner on second,
and the batter is a slugger in the five-hole.
and the batter is a slugger in the five-hole.
Paint the corners.
Paint the corners.
Even if I walk him, if I can get the next guy out...
Even if I walk him, as long as I get the next guy out...
It'll be okay!
it'll be okay!
The umpire remains unmoved!
The umpire remains unmoved!
But I already accounted for his strike zone!
But I already accounted for his strike zone!
I'll end things with the next batter!
I'll end things with the next batter!
Zono, time to switch.
Zono, time to switch.
Already?
Already?
Don't complain.
Don't complain.
It's a public park.
It's a public park.
Keep your voice down.
Keep your voice down.
In my first-round relief appearance, I walked the first guy I faced.
In my first-round relief appearance, I walked the first guy I faced.
Then I started pitching down the middle and gave up two hits.
Then I started pitching right down the middle and gave up two hits.
It's because I pitched so badly
It's because I pitched so badly that I had to watch today's game from the sidelines.
that I had to watch today's game from the sidelines.
Damn it!
Damn it!
I wanna hurry up and take that mound already!
I want to stand on that mound right now!
Tomorrow...
Tomorrow...
Tomorrow, for sure...
Tomorrow, for sure...
I wanna help the team with my pitching!
I want to help the team with my pitching!
"Wanna Take The Mound"
I Want to Stand on That Mound
I wanna hurry up and take the mound!
I Want to Stand on That Mound
"I Want to Stand on That Mound."
We won't let it end this way.
We won't let it end this way.
Our ace is pitching just as well as you.
Our ace is pitching just as well as you.
No more runs. Not a single one.
No more runs. Not a single one.
I won't let you score any more runs.
I won't let you score any more runs.
You won't even get on base!
You won't even reach base!
As if a big-city pansy
As if a big-city pansy could ever stop us.
could ever stop us.
Bring it, punk!
Bring it, punk!
Next time on Ace of Diamond Act II,
Next time on Ace of the Diamond act II:
"Blessed by the Baseball Gods"
Blessed by the Baseball Gods
Let's win the national title!
Let's win the national title!