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<b>It's the third game against the Bugaboos.</b>

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<b>Episode</b>

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<b>The Sealed Feet</b>

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<b>Bugaboos' starting lineup announcement.</b>

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<b>First batter is left fielder, Johnson, wearing number 99.</b>

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<b>He's the leadoff hitter today?</b>

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<b>Johnson isn't scary anymore.</b>

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<b>Tokuchi can pitch towards the ankle.</b>

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<b>With that, Johnson can't steal home plate.</b>

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<b>Why are you making such strange noises?</b>

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<b>Look at their starting lineup.</b>

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<b>The first to the sixth batter are all left-handed.</b>

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<b>That's true.</b>

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<b>They are simply putting those in good shape ahead in the lineup. That's why it's like that.</b>

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<b>But Kitano, who's hitting well, went from batting third yesterday to batting seventh today.</b>

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<b>There has to... There has to be a reason for this.</b>

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<b>They recognized the flaw.</b>

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<b>Although Tokuchi's pitch towards the ankle is useful against a right-handed batter,</b>

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<b>it has the opposite effect against left-handed batters.</b>

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<b>If the pitch is thrown towards the ankle of a right-handed batter,</b>

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<b>the batter cannot bunt.</b>

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<b>Also, the time needed to tag the runner will decrease.</b>

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<b>But...</b>

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<b>...if the batter is left-handed,</b>

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<b>not only has the distance between catching the ball and tagging the runner increased,</b>

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<b>the catch and the tag are in opposite direction.</b>

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<b>Also, the batter will be in the way of tagging the runner.</b>

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<b>With this much time lost, there's no way in stopping Johnson from stealing home.</b>

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<b>That's why, in order to assist Johnson, they changed all their batters to left-handed batters.</b>

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<b>The Bugaboos are using a lot of left-handed batters today.</b>

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<b>President.</b>

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<b>Really? So, they're doing that?</b>

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<b>As expected of you, Manager Shirooka.</b>

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<b>Contact Tokuchi right away.</b>

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<b>Today's game is going to be the same as yesterday's, with the rate multiplied by 20.</b>

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<b>The Lycaons enter the third game against the Bugaboos with one win and one loss.</b>

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<b>The first inning began with the Lycaons' attack, but their three batters were put out quickly.</b>

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<b>It's the Bugaboo's turn to attack in the bottom of the first inning.</b>

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<b>The leadoff batter is Johnson.</b>

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<b>Ball.</b>

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<b>The pitcher, Tadokoro, is cautious against a safety bunt and cannot pitch a strike.</b>

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<b>The count is 3-1.</b>

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<b>He throws the fifth pitch against Johnson.</b>

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<b>It's a bunt!</b>

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<b>The ball rolls towards first base.</b>

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<b>Easily safe. They can't stop Johnson's bunt even though they knew it was coming.</b>

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<b>The next batter is the veteran, Kinouchi, who was promoted to second spot today.</b>

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<b>Tadokoro is cautious against the runner on first.</b>

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<b>The first pitch...</b>

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<b>Johnson is running!</b>

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<b>Safe!</b>

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<b>Base successfully stolen!</b>

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<b>It's the eighth time Johnson has stolen a base in these three games.</b>

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<b>Is it true that no one can match with his speed?</b>

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<b>Of course, the next target will be third base.</b>

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<b><i>You wish.</i></b>

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<b><i>If it's a right-handed batter, then it'll be difficult to throw to third.</i></b>

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<b><i>But I'm at an advantage with a left-handed batter.</i></b>

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<b><i>I'll definitely stop you.</i></b>

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<b>The pitcher, Tadokoro, is already faced with the dangerous situation of no outs and a runner on second.</b>

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<b>While being cautious of Johnson...</b>

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<b>...he pitches!</b>

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<b>Johnson is running again!</b>

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<b>Kinouchi poses for a bunt. No, he can't hit it.</b>

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<b>Safe!</b>

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<b>Johnson successfully stole third.</b>

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<b>The Johnson Express can not be stopped!</b>

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<b>Damn! He got in the way with his fake bunt.</b>

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<b>Manager Mihara is coming out.</b>

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<b>It's only the first inning and there are no outs yet.</b>

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<b>Is it possible that...</b>

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<b>Pitching change with Tokuchi.</b>

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<b>Lycaons pitcher, Tadokoro, is replaced by Tokuchi.</b>

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<b>Tokuchi, the spot relief pitcher, is coming on early in the game.</b>

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<b>What will you do, Tokuchi?</b>

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<b>Your pitch towards the ankle is useless today.</b>

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<b>With a left-handed batter, the distance from the catch to the tag is too long.</b>

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<b>Johnson will steal successfully.</b>

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<b>Are you an idiot?</b>

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<b>Talking about left-handed batters and pitching towards the ankle.</b>

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<b>These are all irrelevant.</b>

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<b>Because you already made a huge mistake.</b>

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<b>W-What are you talking about? Don't make things up!</b>

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<b>Let me ask you. Why did you fake the bunt earlier?</b>

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<b>That's to assist Johnson in stealing third.</b>

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<b>And the count became 0-2.</b>

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<b>You know what that means?</b>

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<b>You can't take the pitch.</b>

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<b>Even a bunt or a foul won't be useful here.</b>

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<b>There's no other way. You have to hit the next pitch.</b>

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<b>If you really wanted to scare me, you should've gotten the count to 1-1.</b>

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<b>You just prepared the stage for my specialty, a decisive pitch.</b>

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<b>I can guarantee that when it comes to throwing a decisive pitch,</b>

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<b>I will definitely destroy you!</b>

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<b>Whether it's you or that bastard with the tattooed face.</b>

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<b>Tokuchi lets the third baseman move back.</b>

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<b>He will duel with Johnson's speed!</b>

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<b><i>It's true that I have an unfavourable 0-2 count but...</i></b>

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<b><i>...W-Why does he look so full of confidence?</i></b>

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<b><i>There must be a reason.</i></b>

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<b><i>There must be a reason why that guy is certain that he can win.</i></b>

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<b>T-Time out.</b>

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<b>Time out.</b>

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<b><i>No need to get anxious. I need to think calmly.</i></b>

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<b><i>No matter what I do, Johnson will run without any sign.</i></b>

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<b><i>That guy is a right-handed pitcher.</i></b>

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<b><i>He can watch Johnson take off while he pitches.</i></b>

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<b><i>So once Johnson starts running, he will pitch a ball to avoid the steal.</i></b>

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<b><i>The question is where will he pitch.</i></b>

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<b>Kinouchi will go for a hit right, Kanita-san?</b>

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<b>Yes, because the count is 0-2.</b>

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<b>A infield grounder will be fine. If he fouls, then he can try once more.</b>

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<b><i>The zone in which I can swing and hit a grounder is smaller.</i></b>

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<b><i>For a bunt, I can lay it down on any pitches coming into this area.</i></b>

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<b><i>But to swing, the best area is the strikezone extended by about 1-2 ball diameters around it.</i></b>

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<b><i>That means...</i></b>

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<b><i>...this area is disadvantageous for the batter.</i></b>

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<b><i>On the contrary, it's advantageous for Tokuchi.</i></b>

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<b><i>I see. This is his target!</i></b>

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<b><i>A course which is difficult for the batter to swing at, but easy for the battery to tag Johnson out.</i></b>

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<b><i>It's here!</i></b>

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<b><i>A pitch here must be the sure win tactic he was talking about.</i></b>

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<b><i>What an idiot. It might work if his opponent was a typical batter.</i></b>

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<b><i>But I'm different. Completely different.</i></b>

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<b><i>Because I had trouble hitting in recent years,</i></b>

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<b><i>I have been practicing to improve my bunting technique in order to stay in the major league.</i></b>

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<b><i>Although I have an unfavourable 0-2 count, I will still bunt without hesitation.</i></b>

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<b><i>Since I already know where your target is,</i></b>

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<b><i>this bunt will certainly be successful.</i></b>

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<b>Play ball.</b>

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<b>Kinouchi returns to the batter's box. The game resumes.</b>

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<b>Johnson takes a big lead.</b>

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<b>Tokuchi is very cautious of his actions.</b>

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<b>He lifts his foot...</b>

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<b>Johnson starts!</b>

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<b>It's a squeeze bunt!</b>

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<b>W-What?!</b>

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<b><i>I win. Your targeted sure win zone is...</i></b>

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<b>It's pitched!</b>

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<b><i>...all under my control!</i></b>

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<b><i>What? D-Down the middle?!</i></b>

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<b><i>Why? Why would he throw it down the middle?</i></b>

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<b><i>No!</i></b>

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<b>Third.</b>

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<b>Out!</b>

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<b>The squeeze bunt failed. It's a double play!</b>

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<b>Tokuchi gets both the batter and the runner out with one pitch.</b>

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<b><i>How did that happen?</i></b>

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<b><i>Because I was too concerned with the side area, I couldn't even bunt a pitch right down the middle.</i></b>

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<b>To me, it's all too easy to know what your thoughts are.</b>

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<b>The area where you can hit with a swing is narrow.</b>

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<b>Therefore, you thought I'll definitely pitch to the side area.</b>

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<b>Then by using a bunt here, you think it'll guarantee a hit.</b>

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<b>Your expression tells me I guessed correctly.</b>

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<b>You realized too late.</b>

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<b>I threw the decisive pitch when I stepped on the mound.</b>

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<b><i>"When it comes to throwing a decisive pitch, I will definitely destroy you."</i></b>

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<b>When I said that, you wavered.</b>

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<b>So you tried to figure out my winning strategy.</b>

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<b>That was when the winner was decided.</b>

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<b><i>I lost.</i></b>

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<b><i>The difference in level is too great.</i></b>

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<b><i>This guy...</i></b>

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<b><i>...is a true gambler.</i></b>

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<b>Strike! Batter Out!</b>

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<b>In the bottom of the first, the Bugaboos had an excellent chance with no outs and runner on third thanks to Johnson's speed.</b>

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<b>But in the end, they failed to score any runs.</b>

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<b>Damn it.</b>

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<b>As expected of you, Tokuchi.</b>

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<b>Looks like it's time for us to change our strategy for attack.</b>

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<b>W-What are you saying, manager?</b>

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<b>This is just the first inning!</b>

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<b>There are still chances to fight it out later in the game.</b>

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<b>Just failing once in the beginning and...</b>

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<b>No, the failure in this inning is too much.</b>

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<b>The situation has changed.</b>

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<b>Don't be mistaken. Johnson will continue to play.</b>

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<b>He'll keep running.</b>

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<b>But when he gets to third, we need to forget about the strategy which prioritizes him stealing home.</b>

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<b>No! I disagree!</b>

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<b>My point is...</b>

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<b>...Tokuchi has only been able to beat me with cheap tricks so far.</b>

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<b>I haven't lost yet!</b>

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<b>That's right, manager.</b>

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<b>All the methods he had used up to now can't be repeated, right?</b>

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<b>Next time we'll be able to hit it.</b>

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<b>Tokuchi, although you seem pretty good,</b>

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<b>you have actually used up all the tactics to avoid Johnson's speed, right?</b>

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<b>Don't mind them. Let's go.</b>

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<b>Did I guess right?</b>

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<b>We'll continue to use Johnson to battle against you, no matter what.</b>

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<b>The Bugaboos' dugout seemed to have said something to Tokuchi, Kanita-san.</b>

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<b>They're probably provoking him.</b>

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<b>Saying, "Next time you won't be able to stop Johnson's speed."</b>

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<b>Up to this point, we haven't seen Tokuchi use his skills to seal Johnson's feet.</b>

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<b>He has only been avoiding it.</b>

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<b>Also, Kanita-san, earlier he faced his opponent when he had two strikes already.</b>

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<b>Kinouchi won't give up two strikes that easily next time.</b>

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<b>Maybe he's out of winning tactics against Johnson.</b>

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<b>The commentators are making good remarks today.</b>

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<b>In that case...</b>

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<b>I'm looking forward to the development of this game.</b>

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<b>Afterwards, some kind of accident caused a commotion at the Bugaboos' dugout.</b>

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<b>It's the Bugaboos' attack in the bottom of the second.</b>

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<b>There're two outs and no runners on base.</b>

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<b>It's a hit! But it's a slow grounder towards shortstop.</b>

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<b>Imai catches it swiftly and throws to first.</b>

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<b>Tokuchi makes an error!</b>

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<b>That was a very ordinary pass from the shortstop,</b>

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<b>yet the first baseman, Tokuchi, couldn't catch it!</b>

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<b>W-What was that all about?</b>

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<b>Even though that guy is terrible at defending first base,</b>

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<b>he shouldn't be as bad as that.</b>

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<b>Is that guy disturbed?</b>

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<b>Because I mocked him earlier.</b>

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<b>That means I was right for sure.</b>

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<b>Manager, he was just using tricks before.</b>

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<b>Next time when Johnson's at bat, we'll shut him up for good.</b>

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<b>After that, the following batters were struck out in order.</b>

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<b>Tokuchi's error did not bring immediate effect to the game.</b>

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<b>But Tokuchi's mishaps didn't end there.</b>

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<b>In the bottom of third, there're two outs with Johnson at bat.</b>

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<b>It's another bunt from Johnson!</b>

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<b>The third baseman, Fujita, dashes towards the ball.</b>

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<b>But Johnson's speed is extremely fast.</b>

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<b>Damn!</b>

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<b>Tokuchi misses!</b>

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<b>Johnson notices and immediately heads towards second.</b>

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<b>Tokuchi is moving slowing! Johnson has already passed second base.</b>

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<b>Johnson ran all the way to third!</b>

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<b>What is wrong, Tokuchi?</b>

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<b>Starting from the last inning, Tokuchi's defense has been incompetent.</b>

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<b>Manager Mihara is coming out.</b>

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<b>Is this pre-arranged? Will it be the same line again?</b>

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<b>Pitching change with Tokuchi.</b>

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<b>It's Tokuchi. Tokuchi is coming on.</b>

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<b>Kanita-san, it looks like he will have to clean up his own mess.</b>

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<b>You can say that, but in a way, Tokuchi's very lucky.</b>

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<b>What do you mean?</b>

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<b>There are two outs, right?</b>

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<b>He can ignore Johnson, who's at third base, and concentrate on the batter.</b>

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<b>As long as Tokuchi's pitch is within the strike zone, Johnson can't steal home.</b>

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<b>And the batter will be put out first before the runner reaches home plate.</b>

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<b>Just as the commentator said,</b>

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<b>Tokuchi can ignore Johnson's speed and concentrate on dueling with the batter in this perfect scenario of two outs.</b>

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<b>Just as requested, it's a grounder to the pitcher.</b>

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<b>Damn it!</b>

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<b>What a lucky guy!</b>

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<b>If there weren't two outs, he would have lost to Johnson's speed for sure.</b>

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<b>Although Tokuchi escaped this situation, his mishaps continues.</b>

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<b>Both teams entered the sixth inning without scoring any runs.</b>

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<b>This inning's first batter is the ninth spot, Miyama.</b>

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<b>He hit the curveball breaking away.</b>

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<b>It's a slow grounder to first.</b>

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<b>Tokuchi let the ball bounce away. It's another error!</b>

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<b>Safe!</b>

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<b>What is wrong with Tokuchi?</b>

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<b>He made three errors today already!</b>

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<b>He is disturbed after all.</b>

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<b>He's panicking because he doesn't have another plan against Johnson.</b>

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<b>Is that what you really think?</b>

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<b><i>"Tokuchi is making all these errors because he is disturbed."</i></b>

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<b>Is that what you really think?</b>

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<b>After seeing Tokuchi barely worked through the danger in the third inning, you said:</b>

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<b>"What a lucky guy! He was saved by the two outs."</b>

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<b>Yes.</b>

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<b>Were the two outs from that inning merely because of Tokuchi's luck?</b>

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<b>Johnson's speed is very powerful.</b>

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<b>Just as you said, Tokuchi might not have another plan against that power.</b>

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<b>But there are two pre-requisites in order to exercise that power.</b>

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<b>First, there must be no outs or only one out when Johnson is at bat.</b>

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<b>If there are two outs, it will become a duel with the batter.</b>

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<b>The other pre-requisite is that no runners can be in front of Johnson.</b>

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<b>If there's a runner in front of him, Johnson can't run to the next base no matter how fast he is.</b>

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<b>This means Johnson's speed can be used as a weapon only when both these pre-requisites are met.</b>

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<b>In other words,</b>

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<b>if the pre-requisites aren't met, Johnson's feet are sealed.</b>

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<b>You're saying that guy...</b>

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<b>Earlier, he used the two outs to stop Johnson.</b>

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<b>Johnson</b>

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<b>Two Outs</b>

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<b>Runner Johnson</b>

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<b>Although there are no outs now, there is a runner in front of Johnson.</b>

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<b>Batter Johnson</b>

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<b>Runner on first</b>

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<b>Runner</b>

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<b>Johnson</b>

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<b>Tokuchi is in control.</b>

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<b>He purposely made those errors in order to create a situation where Johnson can't run the bases.</b>

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<b>This is what I mean when I said the situation has changed in the first inning.</b>

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<b>There was only one chance where Johnson can utilize his speed, regardless of what Tokuchi did.</b>

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<b>That was in the first inning, during Johnson's first at bat.</b>

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<b>Then we...</b>

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<b>No need to worry.</b>

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<b>If he is doing this, we will have methods to counter it.</b>

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<b>We must destroy that man at all costs.</b>

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<b>And Shirooka acted.</b>

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<b>The batter is Johnson.</b>

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<b>Strike!</b>

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<b>The count is 2-1.</b>

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<b>The pitcher is in the set. The fourth pitch...</b>

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<b>is thrown.</b>

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<b>Johnson bunts.</b>

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<b>The third baseman, Fujita, catches it barehanded and throws to first.</b>

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<b>Safe!</b>

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<b>Miyama got to second base as well.</b>

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<b>The Bugaboos have a great chance with no outs and runners on first and second.</b>

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<b>But...</b>

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<b>This is nothing special, since you can't advance anymore.</b>

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<b>The Lycaons' fielders are very relaxed.</b>

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<b>I don't blame them.</b>

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<b>That's because Johnson, who had been running continuously until now,</b>

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<b>can no longer advance with Miyama on second base.</b>

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<b>This must be a pain for the Bugaboos.</b>

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<b><i>Really?</i></b>

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<b>A-Are you sure, manager?</b>

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<b>Of course.</b>

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<b>Kinouchi is at bat.</b>

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<b>The first pitch...</b>

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<b>...is thrown.</b>

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<b>Johnson is actually running!</b>

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<b>W-What does he think he's doing?</b>

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<b>Even if he runs, the guy in front...</b>

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<b>Miyama is running as well, but he's very, very slow.</b>

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<b><i>For real?</i></b>

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<b>Second won't work. Throw to third!</b>

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<b>Ideguchi gave up on Johnson.</b>

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<b>Over here Miyama is really slow.</b>

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<b>Looks like this double steal attempt is too reckless.</b>

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<b><i>I got it here!</i></b>

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<b>But Ideguchi didn't throw the ball.</b>

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<b>Ideguchi!</b>

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<b>Safe!</b>

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<b>Ideguchi.</b>

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<b>If he threw to third to put out the runner,</b>

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<b>there won't be a runner ahead of Johnson anymore.</b>

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<b>The situation will be the same as before.</b>

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<b>And the plan, which is working out so far, will be wasted.</b>

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<b>And Manager Mihara comes out.</b>

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<b>Pitching change with Tokuchi.</b>

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<b>Tokuchi is coming on!</b>

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<b>Tokuchi Toua comes on once again, faced with a crisis!</b>

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<b>Next</b>

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<b>A Nine Players Infield</b>

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<b></b>
