The rest of the game between Shoto and Matsubara ended quickly. After a few more runs in the top of the first inning, Sora took the mound in the bottom half, and with a large lead in his favor, the young pitcher threw with confidence, retiring Matsubara's batters in order.
With an excellent performance from Sora on the mound and an even better showing from Shoto's batters, Shoto Junior High School won their first game of the doubleheader with a score of 23-0 in just five innings. With this victory, they officially advanced to the quarterfinals of the Kanto Tournament.
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Meanwhile, in the stands...
"Tch! Let's warm up, our game is right after the next one." - Sugawara said, standing up irritably as soon as Shoto Junior High's game ended.
