"Ace of the Diamond" Chapter 354 opens with a description of the battle between Todoroki and Amahisa, the ace pitcher of the Chibas. The first pitch of the game is fierce, but it doesn't stop todoroki from hitting a first-pitch home run. "What an incredible player" , the narrator exclaims. "Players like him really exist outside of the comics" . "Three outs" ! Change sides ! Hey, no worries! There's a lot of action in this chapter. The Chibas tie the game up with back-to-back doubles, and then the pitcher is replaced by a catcher. The next play gives the other team two outs to close the game. The narrator wonders what the heck is going on here. He remembers when he was a young fan, when he used to go to the park and have a good time. "Signs : . . free soft drinks " . What the heck am I place like here ? . this excitement . I feel like I could go anywhere .