Before getting on the field, Miyuki was ready to fight Narumiya to the end.
From the very beginning, he aimed at Mei's Change-up.
Since the last game, Narumiya has had more and more opportunities to use the Change-up.
Let them put the image of the Change-up in their minds.
Although Harada and Narumiya's whole plan could not be guessed yet, Miyuki was keenly aware of their purpose.
This should be a game-calling plan.
This strategy is probably to pave the way for the last two innings.
Thinking of this, Miyuki was very sure that Mei would definitely throw a Change-up at him.
On the one hand, it is to continue to deepen the impression of the players of Seidou High School on the Change-up.
On the other hand, Mei should also want to show off in front of him…
This reason may sound naive, but Narumiya really did it.
This is Miyuki's thoughts.
In his thoughts, is there really no reason for Narumiya to not throw a Change-up?
But now the result is a Straight ball for the first ball and a Straight ball for the second ball.
Two Straight balls in a row without any Change-up in between.
"Really cruel!"
In this way, Miyuki didn't know what kind of ball Narumiya Mei would throw in the end.
Not sure what Narumiya would throw, But Miyuki must choose the ball path in advance.
The speed of Mei's ball is a full 150 km/h. If the course is not selected in advance, with Miyuki's swing speed, it is difficult to hit Mei's pitching.
Bring it on!
Gritting his teeth, Miyuki chose the ball path.
Whoosh!
Almost at the same time, the white ball whizzed.
Miyuki opened his stance and swung the bat decisively.
'Last ball will be a Change-up…'
In the last ball, Miyuki chose a Change-up.
SNAP!
"STRIKE BATTER OUT!!!"
On the strike zone, Miyuki's expression was extremely unpleasant.
To deal with Masuko before, Narumiya used three Breaking balls in a row. Now while dealing with him, Mei didn't throw any breaking ball.
'All Straight balls!?'
"Three Outs, Change!"
On the pitcher's mound, Narumiya Mei looked smug.
"Did you think I was going to throw a Change-up to you? Dream!"
In the first half of the seventh inning, Narumiya Mei faced a huge crisis with no one Out and a runner on the second base.
And demonstrated an unparalleled performance.
With his superb pitching, he defused the crisis with two consecutive strikeouts.
"Inashiro!"
"Inashiro!!"
"Mei!!"
"Narumiya!!!"
In the stands, the fans of Inajitsu seemed to come back to their senses right now.
They frantically cheered the name of Narumiya Mei and passed their power to Narumiya Mei on the pitcher's mound.
In the second half of the seventh inning, Inajitsu attacked.
The players of Inajitsu, one by one, geared up and stepped into the strike zone.
"I'm sorry, I couldn't get a hit," Miyuki told Sawamura before going on defense.
"It's nothing, I didn't expect too much from you anyway," Sawamura said simply.
"Oi, Oi!"
"As long as we can successfully suppress Inajitsu's lineup, this lead is enough!"
Fujio, who was in the Press Box, was sitting in his seat and suddenly muttered to himself.
"It's about to start!"
These four words were very successful in arousing the curiosity of Owada Akiko.
"What's going to start?"
She really doesn't understand.
The pace of this game is surprisingly fast, and now it's the end of the game, but the time has only just passed 40 minutes.
The reason the game went so fast was just because the pitchers on both sides were so good. They completely dominated the rhythm of the game, both sides can't get a hit, and the game naturally does not take much time.
In Akiko Owada's view, Sawamura and Narumiya are the ones who really decide the outcome of this match. As long as they play consistently, it's hard for others to change anything.
"I mean Inashiro's attack!" Fujio replied
'Um?'
When he explained it, Akiko was even more confused.
Fujio smiled wryly and shook his head, then explained patiently.
"Up until now, the pitchers have controlled the rhythm. Inashiro is like this, and Seidou is also like this.
Before this game, although everyone knew that Sawamura's strength was very amazing, there was no accurate gauge of it. Nevertheless, after this game, Sawamura deserves to be a pitcher at the top of the pyramid of the high school league.
For six consecutive innings, Inashiro was suppressed and did not get any decent hits."
Akiko nodded.
"In the second half of the seventh inning, it's Inashiro's turn to hit the line. If they can get hits and maybe score.
Then the lineup of Inajitsu can play against Sawamura again, which also allows Inashiro to make a turnaround and win.
On the contrary, if they can't get hits, then the situation of Inajitsu will be very bad."
If from the second inning, the next few innings Inashiro didn't get a single hit.
Sawamura is likely to face Carlos in the ninth inning with two Outs.
This is of course Horrible!
Even a bystander like Fujio could imagine the pressure Inashiro would face.
"But could Inashiro really do that?" Akiko said.
"Don't underestimate the Coach Kunitomo of Inajitsu. He has been able to dominate the West Tokyo for such a long time.
He absolutely has a set of abilities to read the game and the ability to command the team.
Under such a serious situation, if Inajitsu has the opportunity to fight back, it is now!"
In this round of attack, Inajitsu will definitely take action!
Otherwise, Inajitsu can't put all its hopes of attacking in Inashiro's lower lineup, right?
It's time to start!
This is Fujio's thoughts.
On the field, Miyuki and Sawamura were also keenly aware of the changes in Inashiro.
Yes, change.
First of all, Inashiro's starting Batter is completely altered from his previous performance.
"Second Batter, shortstop, Shirakawa-kun."
According to Shirakawa's habit, he would always make small signs and tricks on the strike zone to lure the battery into his trap.
Faced with such an opponent, Miyuki was of course very careful.
But this time, he really found something strange.
After Shirakawa stood on the strike zone this time, he didn't make any trick.
He stood on the strike zone in a normal stance, the bat in his hand was also normal, and even his eyes were not as aggressive as before.
Miyuki Kazuya was confused. He doesn't know what exactly Shirakawa wants to do now?
On the pitcher's mound, Sawamura's brows furrowed tightly.
There was a delay when Miyuki gave him the sign.
This is not a good sign.
The fist of his left hand repeatedly hit the Mitt of his right hand, making a thumping sound.
In the position of the catcher, Miyuki woke up from his daze.
Before he knew it, he was tricked by Shirakawa's actions.
'Terrible!'
He always pays attention to Shirakawa's tricks and formulates strategies against Shirakawa according to Shirakawa's scheme.
Now that Shirakawa played normally, he instead had the feeling that he was scheming something bigger.
Until the sound of Sawamura hitting his Mitt woke him up.
Taking a long breath, Miyuki took a deep look at Shirakawa on the strike zone.
'It's no wonder that this guy would have been favored by Mei at the beginning, and he really has a set of skills.'
'In this case, we have to be careful when dealing him it!'
'There's no need to be so restrained. After all, the opponent is not a strong batter. In a head-to-head duel, you won't lose, right?'
'Come on, first ball, Moving ball!'
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