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He has been promoted from Double A today. This is the newcomer, Keane.
You guys should know about him too.
He was drafted number one by our Indiana Hornets this year;
he's the golden rookie catcher!
In no time at all, he's already risen to Triple A!
So then, I'm sorry, Sanders.
I'll have you moved to the bench.
Ball!
Out!
We've got a three-run lead.
Don't be petty and selfish about how you want to lead!
For the time being, I'll pitch according to your commands.
If you can get us through this inning without any earned runs being scored,
then I will listen to everything you say without complaining from now on.
But if you let them score even one run,
never try to give me orders again!
W-What are you saying, Shigeno?
That's not something you guys can deci-
Very well.
And you, if you lose this bet,
never talk back to me again.
Back home!
Out!
Out!
To first!
Out! Out!
A triple play... seriously?
A triple play... seriously?
Huh? Are you studying stats even when we're on the move, Keane?
You sure are dedicated.
You won't be able to copy him because your brain is only muscle.
What did you say!?
So it's been a week since Keane joined us, huh?
Yeah.
Thanks to him, we pitchers get to win.
And our runs against stat is improving.
It's really all thanks to the great Mr. Keane.
I won the bet.
Never disobey me again.
As always, the Bats' batting lineup is at its best, and they score three runs in the first inning.
In contrast, the Vipers are trying to fight back but they've lost three men to the Bats' starting pitcher, Quezada!
They start their attack this time with their clean-up hitter, Ponds!
Quezada!
Return the favor for the home run he hit in the last game!
I'll kick you if you get hit!
We're counting on you, Quezada!
That was...
a careless mistake I made.
This time for sure...
We'll walk this guy.
What!?
According to our win-loss records, Ponds has hit safely five times in eleven at-bats against us.
It's the best strategy, especially after that home run in the previous game.
No! But still...
You'll be back on the bench if he hits you again.
To ensure they don't score another run, we'll take a chance with the fifth batter next.
Wait, Keane!
I'll hold him back this time!
Throw away any foolish pride.
What?
Or I'll just retreat to the bench if you don't cooperate.
Now hitting, number 5: Ponds!
What? They're using an intentional walk strategy again!?
It's only the second inning.
And against the first batter!?
Hey, hey.
With how Quezada's looking today, surely he can hold down Ponds.
He's pitching well.
Hey!
We don't want to see this sort of play!
Show the spirit of Memphis!
That's right!
Fight, Quezada!
Go strong, Quezada!
That's right. Go!
Damn it!
Ball!
Ball!
Ball!
Ball four!
Now hitting, number 12: Garland!
Come!
We'll take him!
Out!
Out!
Good.
Just as planned.
Now hitting, number 7: Freud!
With the sixth batter, if we just get some fastballs on the inside corner...
Strike out!
Yes!
Keep the good work up at this pace!
Nice, Quezada!
Good job!
Don't worry, Quezada.
It's not like your battle against Ponds has ended.
That's right.
Fight him face-to-face next time.
Yeah.
Ball!
Ball four!
Ball!
Ball four!
They're going to walk Ponds every time he comes to bat, huh?
Even when we're leading by this much?
That bastard!
You did it, Quezada!
This is your first shutout this season!
Yeah.
Since Keane joined, Quezada's won two games in a row.
It's all thanks to the great Mr. Keane!
As expected from our golden rookie.
It's not a big deal.
It's easy to get a Minors pitcher to win if you correctly lead him according to the stats.
What!?
Keane!
Say that again!
Quezada!
It's the truth.
Since I joined, this team has actually won six consecutive games without losing.
I haven't let any pitcher lose.
And on top of that, our runs per game has improved by 0.7.
If you'll excuse me...
Wait a sec!
Was it necessary to let the guy walk at the end, when we were way in the lead and the game was ours?
What about a pitcher's pride?
It's because you get distracted by worthless feelings like that that you guys can't rise to the top.
What!?
I don't intend to get carried away and make a mistake due to things like stubbornness or pride ever again.
"Mistake"?
What do you mean, "again"?
I think he was talking about when he was in college.
Miss,
do you know something?
Yeah.
Keane has stood out as a player ever since college.
And...
it was when Keane's college, which had many strong players, was trying to qualify for the All-American Tournament.
In the state finals, they just needed to be careful with one dangerous batter to win.
In the final inning, they faced that batter in a situation where he could turn the tables around with one hit.
That's when their pitcher requested challenging him.
"I'll hold him back no matter what."
Believing in his words, Keane entrusted everything to him.
As a result, they allowed their opponent to get a winning hit, and Keane's college was eliminated in the state preliminaries.
I think it was from that point that his baseball changed.
He's been getting results by believing in decisions based solely on statistics.
Thoroughly and without giving in.
This is a free fansub.
Not for sale or rent.
Rather than imitating an old man, concentrate on your fastball more!
If you can gain true control over your serious fastballs,
you'll be able to strike out even Bolton and Gibson Jr!
Four out of ten pitches.
I still have a long way to go.
Wow, that's some power.
Have you always been practicing by yourself with that iron frame?
Yeah.
That's cold of you.
I could have helped you any time if you just asked.
You're one to talk.
You're always on your back, fast asleep, and snoring after a game.
What do you think of him?
It's true that with Keane's lead you get results.
It's effective to attack based on reliable statistics rather than attacking recklessly.
It's true that the Bats need Keane more than me.
I don't think statistics are everything.
Don't become weak-hearted, old man.
Well, I'll go sweat some more and then head back.
What?
You're going to continue?
Of course.
Unlike you, I have energy to spare.
What!?
You go be yourself, hurry off to sleep, and maintain your condition.
You never know when another chance will come.
Yeah.
Today's game between the Kings and the Bats has been at a standstill with a pitching duel. However,
in the top of the ninth inning this stalemate was broken by the Bats, with their fired-up batting, making it 1- 0.
It's now the bottom half of the ninth, with the Kings batting, and one out with no runners.
Can the Bats' pitcher, Matt, follow Quezada up and finish this game with a shutout!?
Ball!
Ball four!
He's almost out of breath.
Ball!
Ball four!
Shigeno.
Attention please, pitching, number 56:
Goro Shigeno!
We're counting on you, Shigeno.
Shigeno.
We're going to use a bases loaded strategy again.
You mean "again."
Okay.
Ball!
Ball four!
Attention please.
Batting, number 54: Pedeño!
What!?
Pedeño!?
Time!
Pedeño is a major leaguer who batted clean-up for the Atlanta Fighters.
A major leaguer?
He broke his right wrist and was supposed to be recovering, but...
to think he'd come back to the game already...
He shouldn't be back to his regular condition, but he has power.
We should aim for something low and inside-where he's weak.
That sounds fun.
I hope you haven't forgotten... to never disobey me.
Yeah, I know.
Play!
Foul! Foul!
That was close.
Yeah.
As expected from you, Pedeño.
Play!
There's no question why he's a first-class batter in the Majors.
Looks like he's worked on his weakness during that short time.
If the statistics up till now won't help here,
throw a ball outside, Shigeno!
What!?
Thanks, Major Leaguer-san,
for blowing away the statistics.
The same location!?
Foul!
Did he mistime his swing!?
Thanks to you, I can pitch with ease.
You can't win if you lose mentally!
Strike out!
All right!
That guy is something.
He beat Pedeño.
Yeah.
Shigeno...
He struck Pedeño out with three pitches in a row to the same location?
Now hitting, number 26: Zenobi!
I see.
Play!
When the opponent is strong, the more he's cornered, the stronger he grows.
He likes fighting power with power.
The more motivated he is, the more the control and speed of his pitching improves. That's the type of player he is.
In that case...
Down the middle?
Here it comes!
Thank you, Shigeno!
Keane!
Stats ain't everything, are they?
No, it just means that there are new stats.
Huh?
Sanders puts on his catcher's mask after a long time,
but he's unable to produce good results and make decisions.
A-Are you serious, old man!?
Next time, on Major:
Hero.
Run to the stage of your dreams!