Ace of Diamond

The pitcher of a junior high baseball team sets a goal of going to the nationals in high school.

After returning from Tokyo, Sawamaura is lost about his future and doesn't want to betray his junior high teammates.

Sawamura oversleeps on his first day of practice, angering his new coach.

Sawamura stays behind to train at the school while the team faces off against last years champs; Sawamura plays catch with Furuya.

The coach puts Sawamura in as an outfielder during a game between the first-years and the second and third-years.

The scrim continues and Sawamura is put on the mound where he faces his roommate Masuko at bat.