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Guardian Enzo · 2014-05-04, 08:38

What do you mean specifically by "toss down the middle"?

Cloudedmind · 2014-05-04, 08:47

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Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

What do you mean specifically by "toss down the middle"?

I think it was the episode right before the game and Seido was analyzing Yeung's pitching style and the coach and Chris pointed out that Yeung never or at least rarely pitches straight down the middle. They had a nine or 12 sided box diagram showing where he generally likes to pitch. Then right after the show shows Yeung doing his "clockwork" pitching and how he can pitch accurately where he wants to, and the last pitch he does right before he ends practice is a pitch straight down the middle.

Guardian Enzo · 2014-05-04, 08:52

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Originally Posted by Cloudedmind

I think it was the episode right before the game and Seido was analyzing Yeung's pitching style and the coach and Chris pointed out that Yeung never or at least rarely pitches straight down the middle. They had a nine or 12 sided box diagram showing where he generally likes to pitch. Then right after the show shows Yeung doing his "clockwork" pitching and how he can pitch accurately where he wants to, and the last pitch he does right before he ends practice is a pitch straight down the middle.

Well, successful pitchers very rarely pitch right down the middle because it's one of the easiest places for a hitter to square up the ball. The point there was that Yeung was having a little fun with the hitter in batting practice, because he'd been nibbling on (and off) the corners and the kid was trying to guess where the pitch was headed, only to have Yeung throw a perfect meatball over the heart of the plate.

Cloudedmind · 2014-05-04, 08:58

After they showed him not doing it in the game at all I figured it was just to show off his skill, but I was still kind of hoping he'd have done it at least once just to mess with their heads, not that he wasn't doing plenty of that already.

Nightengale · 2014-05-04, 09:06

Even tricky pitches are difficult against Seidou's line-up, and even from the earliest confrontations, Yeung had already seen that the core batting line-up of Seidou was not to be trifled with.

It was highly doubtful he'd mess around with a mind-game pitch-down-the-middle and risk a homerun.

ChainLegacy · 2014-05-04, 10:47

Good to see the pink haired bros. providing some offense together here. I think now we see why older brother (Ryo? have trouble remembering his name) is a little bit cold towards Haruiichi - there's an element of sibling rivalry, and he acknowledges that in terms of raw potential, his little brother is probably above him. There's mixed emotions there, though, because you can definitely see he's proud of his little brother, too. This is a really honest and accurate depiction of sibling athletes.

hamazura · 2014-05-04, 10:54

Raichi next week! hype!

leongsh · 2014-05-10, 20:22

The monster, Todoroki Raichi, is finally revealed. Fun times.

FlareKnight · 2014-05-10, 20:59

For some reason I really wanted that Manaka guy to just beam Raichi. In some ways a comical character, but also so extreme that he's incredibly annoying. I'm praying the other team wins so we don't have to see this guy again. But have a feeling it won't turn out like that. Seems like the Manaka side of things has mostly played out in this episode and not like Tamba is ready for a full out showdown either.

So sadly I expect that insane batter's team to win. The series might implode though if we have to watch Sawamura pitch against this guy.

Guardian Enzo · 2014-05-10, 21:09

It's "bean", BTW.

Anh_Minh · 2014-05-11, 09:56

No, now that he's mentioned it, I think it'd be really fun if he shot plasma beams out of his eyes or something.

Casshern · 2014-05-13, 10:59

Haha that would be more of a Furuya thing though, when he gets his aura going

p-kun · 2014-06-04, 04:29

I feel that batteries in DnA are one notch below Oofuri's batteries. Pitchers in Oofuri seems much more reliable, with consistently good accuracy and bigger repertoire of breaking balls.

On the other hand, the batters in DnA seem more menacing. I like both series though, and I would love to see DnA batters challenge Oofuri batteries and vice versa. Raichi would be very happy.

ChainLegacy · 2014-06-14, 23:04

That's probably the most brutal cliffhanger I've seen so far in this show. The episode felt like it was 6 minutes long.

Really hope the foot stepping out of the dugout is a bit of misdirection and Sawamura stays on the mound, but then again, I feel like if he does stay on the mound, he's going to give up a big hit this time... so I dunno...

Anh_Minh · 2014-06-15, 05:32

Same as with Akikawa, I find it pretty hard not to root for the underdog. Even and especially when they're a team of idiots.

Uribatake · 2014-06-15, 10:17

I don't know about you guys, but to me, this episode's biggest surprise is that Junichi Fujisaku (who usually only works as a writer on Production I.G shows) can actually draw.

king12354 · 2014-06-15, 13:15

Intentionally walk the guy and spare us the drama.

Guardian Enzo · 2014-06-15, 18:20

I'm not intentionally walking a guy with a 4-run lead.

Casshern · 2014-06-24, 14:18

Is there any interest for a manga thread for this? Anybody reading it?

leongsh · 2014-06-24, 14:23

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Originally Posted by Casshern

Is there any interest for a manga thread for this? Anybody reading it?

Been following for a few years now. I'm up to Chapter 386 now.

2014-05-04, 09:06	Link #205
Nightengale ~Night of Gales~ Author Join Date: Dec 2005	Even tricky pitches are difficult against Seidou's line-up, and even from the earliest confrontations, Yeung had already seen that the core batting line-up of Seidou was not to be trifled with. It was highly doubtful he'd mess around with a mind-game pitch-down-the-middle and risk a homerun. __________________ *Night~and~Gale: ~ The Final Mythology of the Man who Defied Destiny.* The sleeping lion shall awaken beyond the depths of time, crossing ten billion lights, come to Terra.

2014-05-04, 10:54	Link #207
hamazura whatever Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: wherever	Raichi next week! hype! __________________

2014-05-10, 20:59	Link #209
FlareKnight User of the "Fast Draw" Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canada	For some reason I really wanted that Manaka guy to just beam Raichi. In some ways a comical character, but also so extreme that he's incredibly annoying. I'm praying the other team wins so we don't have to see this guy again. But have a feeling it won't turn out like that. Seems like the Manaka side of things has mostly played out in this episode and not like Tamba is ready for a full out showdown either. So sadly I expect that insane batter's team to win. The series might implode though if we have to watch Sawamura pitch against this guy. __________________ Anime-Evo

2014-05-04, 08:58	Link #204
Cloudedmind Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: California Age: 38	After they showed him not doing it in the game at all I figured it was just to show off his skill, but I was still kind of hoping he'd have done it at least once just to mess with their heads, not that he wasn't doing plenty of that already.

2014-05-04, 10:47	Link #206
ChainLegacy 廉頗 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Massachusetts Age: 34	Good to see the pink haired bros. providing some offense together here. I think now we see why older brother (Ryo? have trouble remembering his name) is a little bit cold towards Haruiichi - there's an element of sibling rivalry, and he acknowledges that in terms of raw potential, his little brother is probably above him. There's mixed emotions there, though, because you can definitely see he's proud of his little brother, too. This is a really honest and accurate depiction of sibling athletes.

2014-05-10, 20:22	Link #208
leongsh Daijoubu! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Malaysia	The monster, Todoroki Raichi, is finally revealed. Fun times.

2014-05-11, 09:56	Link #211
Anh_Minh I disagree with you all. Join Date: Dec 2005	No, now that he's mentioned it, I think it'd be really fun if he shot plasma beams out of his eyes or something.

2014-05-13, 10:59	Link #212
Casshern Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004	Haha that would be more of a Furuya thing though, when he gets his aura going

2014-06-04, 04:29	Link #213
p-kun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009	I feel that batteries in DnA are one notch below Oofuri's batteries. Pitchers in Oofuri seems much more reliable, with consistently good accuracy and bigger repertoire of breaking balls. On the other hand, the batters in DnA seem more menacing. I like both series though, and I would love to see DnA batters challenge Oofuri batteries and vice versa. Raichi would be very happy.

2014-06-14, 23:04	Link #214
ChainLegacy 廉頗 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Massachusetts Age: 34	That's probably the most brutal cliffhanger I've seen so far in this show. The episode felt like it was 6 minutes long. Really hope the foot stepping out of the dugout is a bit of misdirection and Sawamura stays on the mound, but then again, I feel like if he does stay on the mound, he's going to give up a big hit this time... so I dunno...

2014-06-15, 05:32	Link #215
Anh_Minh I disagree with you all. Join Date: Dec 2005	Same as with Akikawa, I find it pretty hard not to root for the underdog. Even and especially when they're a team of idiots.

2014-06-15, 10:17	Link #216
Uribatake Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007	I don't know about you guys, but to me, this episode's biggest surprise is that Junichi Fujisaku (who usually only works as a writer on Production I.G shows) can actually draw.

2014-06-15, 13:15	Link #217
king12354 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007	Intentionally walk the guy and spare us the drama.

2014-06-24, 14:18	Link #219
Casshern Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004	Is there any interest for a manga thread for this? Anybody reading it?