Everyone couldn't help but follow the ball as it flew into the air with terrible speed.
"Damn it." Kouichi cursed, kicking the dirt in frustration.
'How could I offer up a meatball to the best batter on the team…' he admonished himself, falling into a depressed state.
The two Seigakuin batters waltzed around the bases as the ball finally decided to fall into the stands.
One of the assistant coaches spoke up to Coach Yoshida, "Kouichi has already pitched 120 balls. Should we replace him?"
Coach Yoshida didn't answer right away, watching on as the boys body language told him all he needed to know. Just as he was about to make the substitution, he saw Daichi and Ken both head up to the mound and talk to him.
