Without the penalty plaguing him any longer, Ken had returned to his previous form. He managed to clean up the tail end of Osaka's batting line up with ease, putting an end to the bottom of the 3rd innings.
Once again it was Yokohama's turn to bat, starting from Jun who had yet to have any impact on the game. Unfortunately for him, he was struck out in succession after being played with by Daichi.
A frustrated expression formed on his face as he was once again forced to retreat back to the dugout. He had never been this flustered before against a battery, it almost felt as if his mind was being read by the catcher.
"Batting 3rd, 3rd Base, Makoto"
Makoto approached the batters box with a determined expression. After Ken had hit a home run, he no longer received a ridiculing look from the opposing Captain, yet he still felt inferior.
'I'll get us another run on the board.' He though inwardly, gripping his bat tightly.
