In the first half of the first inning, Seidou High School was one Run behind.
Now the situation is two Outs and, runner on the first baseman.
The audience in the stands was still immersed in the wonderful performance of the Hakuryu HighSchool.
"Wow, so fast!"
"Isn't it a bit reckless? It was two Outs. Wouldn't it be good to let the fourth Batter hit normally? The pitcher succeeds or the Batter's run fails or if the runner fails to take the bases, and if they block either one of them, Hakuryu's opportunity is wasted."
"No way, this is the Hakuryu!"
"Mima is so fast!"
"I heard that there are already professional scouts eyeing him."
"Really? Isn't he in the second grade now?"
With its excellent performance, Hakuryu HighSchool has overturned the atmosphere of the scene to a certain extent. The original atmosphere of one-sided support for Seidou disappeared, and many people became interested in Hakuryu HighSchool.
Compared with the straight-to-the-point Pitching showdown in ordinary schools, this kind of speed contest on the base bag has another charm.
"Fifth Batter, first baseman, Kitaooji-kun."
No matter how the situation changes, the game must continue until three outs are made.
Miyuki was also very pragmatic and didn't feel any resentment because of Tanpa's incoordination.
'In the situation just now, even if you lose a point, you can't do anything. Calm down and get the last out.'
Tanpa nodded.
In Seidou, there has always been an iron rule.
That is, mistakes in the game, are reflected on after the game. During the game, no contemplating is allowed.
No matter what happens before, when you play, you have to play the game with all your heart.
Facing Kitaooji, Miyuki, and Tanpa regrouped and used a fishing ball to make Kitaooji hit a slow fly high.
At second base, Kominato Ryosuke opened his glove and caught the ball in his glove.
"OUT!"
Three Outs, Offensive, and defensive exchange.
The inning was only halfway through, and when Tanpa came off the field, the rhythm of his breathing had sped up a lot.
Coach Kataoka glanced at him, a little surprised.
In this inning, Tanpa had a tough Pitching, but in total, he threw less than 20 goals.
With less than 20 goals, Tanpa, who had been training hard, lost his breathing rhythm.
Did Hakuryu High School's offense put him under so much pressure?
In the second half of the inning, Seidou High School attacked.
Before playing, Coach Kataoka deliberately called everyone together for a meeting.
"The opponent's Ace has been known to everyone through the video. I think you are all impressed by his Breaking-ball! His best ball is the Straight Fastball, which is mixed with the ordinary Straight. It's very deep, and it's not easy to distinguish. In this case, it's better to give it up at the beginning. Aim at his Sinkers and normal Straight balls to attack! The pitcher's ball speed is not very fast, only about 135 kilometers. You can wait until the ball is closer to your hand before judging your swing."
"Yes!"
"First Batter, shortstop, Kuramochi-kun."
"Hyaa-ha-haa~"
Kuramochi gave a weird laugh and took the bat to the field. From the beginning, standing on the left of the strike zone.
In the position of the catcher, Takehara glanced at Kuramochi, who was on the left playing seat, and a hint of vigilance flashed in his heart.
Judging from the information collected before, Seidou High School's Starter is incredible.
He has a good eye for ball selection, he also has striking skills, and his speed is extremely fast!
The most terrifying thing is that he also has a keen intuition similar to that of a beast.
All in all, he's a player who gets a lot of headaches after hitting base.
'Considering the batters we'll have to deal with later, I don't want Kuramochi to hit base no matter what.'
'Especially the left Box, which is so close to the first base. It also does not rule out the possibility of the opponent stealing the base on the first ball.'
It's long to say, but if you are thinking in your mind, it's just a matter of a moment.
Takehara made up his mind and gave the pitcher a sign.
'Just Pitch it like you want to Strikeout the Batter, Miyano!'
On the mound.
Miyano Kagami looked at the sign from his partner and smiled bitterly.
'You are really embarrassing me, Take-kun!'
'You must know that Seidou High School is a top Giant, and a ball speed of 135 km/h is just commonplace for them.'
'How can you let me, who is mediocre in Pitching, strike them out?'
With a twitch of his nose, Miyano Kagami put on a look of aggrieved little daughter-in-law.
"Blurrg~"
Seeing the attitude of his partner, Takehara felt like he was going to vomit.
'Stop making a fuss, throw the ball!'
On the pitcher's mound, Miyano put away the pitiful expression pack, and in the blink of an eye, it seemed like a different person, and he pitched the ball.
Whoosh!
The small white ball came flying and passed over the plate.
On the strike zone, Kuramochi's eyes never left the small white ball.
Now watching the white ball flying over, he decisively swung his bat.
Ping!
The white ball was hit and flew off the field.
"FOUL!"
One Strike, zero Ball.
Kuramochi's eyes sank.
Just now his swing was too late!
'Is this what's called a Straight Fastball?'
'Sure enough, it was an unpredictable mess, and it looked no different from an ordinary Straight ball.'
'But the ball is fast!'
It felt as if it was suddenly accelerating at hand.
This is not the same as Sawamura's Straight Fastball.
In fact, the Breaking balls, because each pitcher's palm shape, strength, flexibility, and body structure are different, the changes in the throwing are also different!
Even if the same Pitch is thrown by different pitchers, the effect is completely different.
For example, just like Sawamura's Straight Fastball, from the batter's point of view, that ball is not much different from a normal Straight. It just feels that the speed of the ball thrown by Sawamura is only ten kilometers faster than the actual speed of the ball.
But Miyano's Straight Fastball is different. He is not like Sawamura. As soon as the Straight Fastball is Pitched, the Batter can clearly feel the difference in the speed of the ball. Miyano Shin's Straight Fastball feels no different from an ordinary Straight ball.
But the ball does go faster than a normal Straight ball when it passes over the plate.
'This doesn't look like a really Straight Fastball, but it's even more difficult to deal with!'
Since you can't see the difference in ball speed, you can't aim well.
If this is not the case, Coach Kataoka will not call on everyone to give up all the Straight Fastballs when they hit the first time.
'Hee hee, the first ball, sir, I've swung the bat!'
Although it was a Foul, it may be difficult for pitchers to use Straight Fastballs anymore.
After making up his mind, Kuramochi looked at the pitcher's mound without blinking.
Whoosh!
At this time, Miyano's second ball also came.
'Here it comes!'
On the strike zone, Kuramochi has long been ready to fight. Seeing the flying baseball, he swung the bat without hesitation.
Ping!
The white ball was hit high and flew out.
SNAP!
When the baseball lands, the place where it lands is out of bounds.
"FOUL!"
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