"Second Batter, second baseman, Kominato-kun."
Right now, it was Kominato Ryosuke's turn at bat.
After Kominato Ryosuke stepped into the strike zone, he took a bunt stance from the beginning.
"Bunt? Now?"
Now, one Out, and no one is on base!
Catcher Watanabe's body froze for a moment, but he quickly adjusted and did not delay Sanada's pitching rhythm.
But it was this stalemate that made Miyuki and Sawamura confirm their guesses.
"Looks like Kominato Ryosuke-senpai found it too."
"The problem is, Sanada's breaking ball, even if you know the course, it's not easy to hit."
Whoosh!
Ping!
Whoosh!
Ping!
As if to confirm Sawamura's words, after stalling for a few balls, Kominato Ryosuke hit a ball, hit a slow high fly by the first base line, and was knocked Out.
"OUT!"
Two Outs, no one on base.
"Third, center fielder, Isashiki Jun."
"Oraaa!"
"STRIKE!"
"STRIKE!"
"STRIKE BATTER OUT!!!"
Isashiki Jun swung with all his strength for all three balls, but unfortunately, he didn't hit a single ball.
Another three up and three down!
At the end of the six innings, the score remained at 10:7.
"Nice Pitching, Sanada!"
"Sanada-senpai, that was cool!"
"Shunpei, well done!"
The players of Yakushi High School cheered up one by one.
They seem to have seen hope of victory.
If the game goes on like this, they are really hopeful.
In the first half of the seventh inning, Yakushi High School attacked.
According to what Kataoka said before, Seidou is going to change the pitcher.
But now, he hesitated.
Although Tanpa was beaten badly in the fifth inning, he performed very well in the sixth inning. Looking at the situation, there is nothing wrong with letting Tanpa continue to Pitch…
The most important thing is that after Tanpa is replaced, then Seidou has no pitcher except Sawamura!
Besides, Yakushi High School didn't have any Batters to restrain Tanpa except for Raichi.
"Kataoka Coach!"
Kataoka hesitated for three seconds when a voice suddenly came from behind him.
"There will be no more chances in the high school competition."
There will be no more chances!
If they fail, it's all over.
Ochiai's words are too harsh. So ruthless that Kataoka subconsciously trembled in his heart!
Why is he not aware of this? Could it be that he still trusts Tanpa more in his heart?
"Player change, Sawamura pitcher, Tanpa off the field. Outfield change…"
In the end, Kataoka resolutely placed the key to victory or defeat on the freshman Sawamura.
Seeing Seidou's decision, in the rest area of Yakushi High School, Todoroki Raizou's face was bright and happy.
'Perfect! This is perfect!'
Although he couldn't beat Kawakami, Yakushi got a few points less. Nevertheless, the points taken from Tanpa are enough to make up for the loss!
The difference was three points, and the opponent's pitcher was replaced by Sawamura.
Everything is going according to his script.
"This is really a blessing, just like this, let's go all the way smoothly."
Todoroki Raizou put his hands together and began to pray.
"Who are you praying to?"
Sanada asked with a smile.
"Shut up!"
Todoroki Raizou glared at Sanada fiercely.
"The sincerity is the most important."
"Third Batter, third baseman, Todoroki-kun."
Sawamura Vs Raichi! Round Two.
Although Sawamura completely suppressed Raichi in the first round of confrontation, the audience was still looking forward to and curious about this duel.
He hit a home run with Furuya and Tanpa's balls successively.
The strength of this monster is genuine, there is no doubt about it.
Now the second fight between the Demon King Pitcher and the Monster Batter is naturally very exciting.
In the stands, Baseball Kingdom magazine reporter Fujio said with surprise.
"I didn't expect that Yakushi High School could really push Seidou to this level."
"To what extent?"
As expected, Owada Akiko stared at him with wide eyes and a puzzled expression.
"To the level of the last stand."
"Eh? Yakushi High School is indeed very strong, but Seidou seems to be able to handle it with ease, Right?" Owada Akiko said in disbelief.
"Look at Seidou, how many pitchers have played now?"
"Furuya-kun, Kawakami-kun, Tanpa-kun, and Sawamura-kun. Four, Seidou's pitching squad is really strong!" Akiko said with appreciation.
'That's not the point, okay?'
Fujio couldn't help frowning and then said in a low voice: "According to the rules of baseball, players who have already played, once they are replaced, can no longer play. The players Furuya and Kawakami, there is no way for them to return to the pitcher mound! Seidou has put all their hopes on Sawamura-kun. Once Sawamura-kun has any accident, Seidou's fate is sealed."
'What!?'
Fujio's remarks shocked Akiko.
'Isn't that too much pressure on Sawamura-kun?'
Of course, it's too much!
All hope is pinned on him alone.
How could the burden on Sawamura not be heavy?
"Although I knew that such a day would come, seeing it coming is really dramatic."
At the second base, Kominato Ryosuke's eyes shined.
'Ace, it's your turn, show off your power!'
At the first base position, Yuuki Tetsuya looked at Sawamura and nodded.
At the third base position, Masuko Toru, as the senior in the same dormitory, even extended his thumb to Sawamura.
"Come on, Sawamura-chan!"
"Hyaa-ha-haa, if you embarrass us, I will let you taste 18 kinds of body grappling techniques when we go back to the dormitory."
"It is your time to shine you brat!" Isashiki roared from the outfield.
"You can do it, Ace!" Kadota cheered from the outfield and even the usually quiet Shiratsu raised his hand and cheered.
These seniors all trusted Sawamura. They believed that Sawamura would definitely suppress Yakushi and bring victory to them.
"Are you nervous, partner?"
Miyuki smiled brightly as if something made him happy.
"What's the matter with you looking so malicious and disgusting?"
Of course, Miyuki would not deceive Sawamura. He knew very well that Miyuki must have other plans.
"How rude. I'm a good guy you know! Ne, Ne, do you want to unlock a new breaking ball?"
Since Miyuki asked, Sawamura subconsciously glanced at Todoroki Raichi on the strike zone and then glanced at Coach Todoroki Raizou in Yakushi's rest area, Todoroki Raichi looked in a very High Spirit, as if eager to fight against Sawamura.
He must be wanting to hit his own Straight Fastball, right?
There is no need to guess, all you need to do is look at Todoroki Raichi and you will know what he wants to do.
The probability that he can be solved with a Straight Fastball is about 60%!
However, in the rest area of Yakushi, the cunning smile of Todoroki Raizou makes anyone who sees it rethink their previous strategy…
"Okay okay! Let's unlock it! It is the best option looking at the current situation. For the match with Inashiro, one hidden card is enough…"
Yakushi High School, Todoroki Raichi!
This opponent is strong enough.
He will let them see his real strength and end this game.
"Then I really feel sad for Yakushi!"
Miyuki grinned mischievously and Sawamura grinned back.
"Oh, shut it you!"
After Sawamura got on the pitcher's mound, Miyuki really felt that the burden on him was much lighter. Although he didn't say that to Sawamura or anyone.
"Then let's do it! Let's start with Striking Todoroki Raichi Out."
Striking Todoroki Raichi Out!
"OK!"
Sawamura didn't evade the challenge at all.
Beating down Furuya, and hounding Tanpa-senpai…
'Those guys of Yakushi High School really did as they pleased with us Eh?'
If he doesn't teach Yakushi a lesson, then is he worthy of being the Ace of Seidou High School?
Sawamura has already made up his mind to do his best to Strike Out Yakushi's lineup.
He turned back to the fielders and shouted.
"BATTERS WILL GO DOWN AND OUT!! EVERYONE IN THE BACK PLEASE TAKE CARE OF ME!!!"
"Yes, that's the spirit!"
"Hyaa-ha-ha, you got it!"
"Ugaaa!"
"Let's do it!"
"Show them the power of Seidou!"
"Sawamura!!"
"Seidou!!"
The fielders and the stands raged with cheers at Sawamura's catchphrase and declaration of war against Yakushi's batters.
At the same time, Todoroki Raizou is also happy and planning a big Surprise for Sawamura.
'Of course, if you want to defeat Seidou, how can you not defeat Seidou's Ace and Big Star?'
Before this match, the first person that Todoroki Raizou tried to deal with the most was Sawamura!
While surprised at Sawamura's declaration, Miyuki ran back to the catcher's position and crouched down ready to catch the ball.
Sawamura moves his body and prepares to start his Pitching.
Cheers also came to Raichi from the dugout of Yakushi and the stand.
"Raichi!"
"Raichi!!"
"Smash it out!!"
"Todoroki!"
But on the strike zone, the eyes of Todoroki Raichi never left Sawamura.
'Eijun!'
'The dishes you treated me to were delicious. It's the best food I've ever eaten.'
'However, I'm still going to defeat you!'
'I'll Smash you with this bat in my hand.'
'I will Smash your Pitching as a thank you for all the amazing food!'
'Thank you for the food!'
…
T/N: Itadakimasu!
That's it for Today.
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