: Coach Ochiai notes that because of Kawakami's injury—which remains unknown to the crowd—the game will likely be a two-man relay between Sawamura and Furuya. Furuya is sent to the bullpen to warm up immediately in the first inning.
: Sawamura delivers his trademark loud opening monologue, firing up both his teammates and the spectators. : Coach Ochiai notes that because of Kawakami's
In of Diamond no Ace Act II , titled "Unveiling," the long-awaited semifinal match between Seidou High and Ichidai Sankou finally begins with Sawamura Eijun taking the mound as the team's official ace. Key Events of Chapter 224 In of Diamond no Ace Act II ,
: Ichidai’s leadoff hitter, Chimaru, looks to jump on a first-pitch fastball. Recognizing this aggressiveness, Miyuki calls for a new, unrevealed pitch: Number 9 , a revised version of the splitter known as the "Splitter Kai". : Spectators and opponents alike are beginning to
: Spectators and opponents alike are beginning to fully acknowledge Sawamura as the true ace of Seidou, rather than just a placeholder for Furuya.