Diamond Ace: Monster Slayer

Chapter 139 Taking the First Step

"Whoosh!"

In the top of the ninth inning, there were two outs and no one on base.

The pitcher of Seidou High School is still Eijun Sawamura.

Although his first shot was quite funny at the beginning of the game.

Not only was it a bad ball, but it also gave the audience a "bad year".

With that pitching posture, no one can help laughing.

After being ridiculed, it was inevitable that Sawamura felt embarrassed, but he did not become depressed.

He adjusted his condition immediately and threw an extremely sharp inside corner shot in the next ball.

The batter couldn't find a good time to swing the bat, and the baseball didn't roll too far after being hit, so it was easily dealt with by Zhou Hui on first base.

Sawamura basically eliminated the next two batters with one ball.

To use the words of Baoming High School: This year's freshmen at Qingdao High School, except for the second baseman, should not be underestimated.

The ball was obviously not very fast, but I just couldn't find the right time to swing.

This is Sawamura's "Seven-Colored Change Ball".

Now Sawamura is facing the last batter of Baoming High School.

Unlike other batters, Sawamura has forced the situation into two strikes and three balls.

This goal is the one that determines whether the game can end directly.

Even if it doesn't end, the result won't change.

Qingdao High School didn't believe that Baoming High School could catch up seven points with just one out.

This is absolutely impossible.

"Good ball? Bad ball?"

This ball was a corner kick, slow and erratic.

The batters of Baoming High School were not sure whether it was a good ball or a bad ball.

It doesn’t matter actually.

The audience has a result in mind.

But the players from Baoming High School were unwilling to accept it.

He still wants to find another chance.

For a third-year player, this is his last time in Koshien, and he absolutely cannot give up.

For them, it is not impossible to chase seven points with one out.

"We must fight back!"

Hold the bat tight and let the hitter swing!
It was the last ball, so he didn't worry too much.

"Snapped!"

The baseball suddenly slid towards the lower left corner, and Miyuki followed with his entire body, using his glove to block the sliding baseball.

"Snapped!"

This is a changeup!

Changeups have become Sawamura's regular pitch, and he has mastered it to perfection.

Even Miyuki couldn't believe that Sawamura's progress was so fast.

Three months ago, Sawamura was a player who had difficulty throwing a straight ball into the strike zone, but now he has become the last guarantee of Seidou High School's pitching staff.

The sound of a baseball entering a glove is heard!
The batter from Baoming High School swung and missed!
In fact, tears already appeared in the corners of his eyes at this moment.

It's about to end.

His trip to Koshien!
Still eliminated in the first round.

Even though they make it to Koshien every year, they are eliminated in the first round every year.

He no longer wanted to live like this.

But there is no way, my strength is limited, and I can only let fate take its course.

"Strike! Batter out! Game over!"

The umpire at home plate announced the end of the game!
Miyuki stood up, took off his mask, and gave a thumbs up to Sawamura on the pitcher's mound.

Throughout the game, except for the confusing pitching at the beginning, Sawamura's performance in this game can be said to be remarkable.

He already looks like he can stand firm on the big stage.

"I...I won?" Sawamura couldn't believe it.

The team won the first game of Koshien thanks to his strikeouts.

Hearing the whole audience cheering for him, Sawamura even felt dazed for a moment.

The frivolous Sawamura actually looks quite scary.

"The game is over! The first game of this Koshien is over! In the end, the overlord of West Tokyo defeated Baoming High School 10:3! We will enter the second round!"

The game is officially over.

The commentary has always been neutral and cannot be obviously biased, as this would be unfair to any team.

But this time, the commentator seemed to particularly like Qingdao High School and did not even say anything about caring about Baoming High School.

This may be the treatment enjoyed by the powerful teams that enter Koshien after a lapse of five years.

"Eijun-san, that last shot was amazing."

Haruichi finally got a chance to speak.

The court was full of seniors, so it was difficult for him to have a say.

Now I finally have the chance.

"Hehe, it's not as good as Xiaochun said. Xiaochun's attack today was also great."

Having said that, Chun Shi stopped talking and just smiled apologetically.

I really don't know if this guy watched the game carefully.

Chun Shi didn't get a hit in four at-bats today. Can that be considered a good performance?

Chun Shi was the only player in the starting lineup who did not have a hit.

"Everyone line up!"

After watching Seidou High School celebrate, Coach Kataoka walked out of the lounge and asked the students to line up.

The students were also very obedient and stood in a row in front of the audience.

This is a courtesy after the game of Seidou High School.

First, I would like to bow and thank the audience.

Regardless of the outcome of the game, those who watch until the end must be the most loyal fans of Seidou High School.

No matter what, they have to express their gratitude to these audiences.

Even if they are in a bad mood because they lost the game, this is the ceremony they should have.

There were four stands facing the stadium, and Qingdao High School bowed in front of each of the four stands.

"Both sides line up!"

Several referees also stood at home plate at this time and began to call the players and coaching staff of both sides to their positions.

On a football field, nearly fifty people stood in the same place, facing each other.

"Salute to both sides!"

"Thanks for the advice!"

From Baoming High School, choking sounds could be heard.

Ending the Koshien journey was very uncomfortable for them.

Even though they are the champions of Kyushu, they are still just an insignificant team in the whole country.

Even the big city teams that haven't made it to Koshien for five years can be beaten to a pulp.

Maybe their purpose of coming to Koshien is to make up the number of teams.

After bowing, several third-grade players wiped their tears and ran to the pitcher's mound, scooped up dirt, and put handfuls of it into their backpacks.

This is the evidence that they have been to Koshien, and also the last "local specialty" they took away.

The soil of Koshien is enough for them to treasure for a lifetime.

After Seidou High School won, everyone was high-fiving to celebrate, and Kuramochi even jumped on Sawamura's back.

This is their first time entering Koshien and also their first time to break through the first round of Koshien. It would be a lie to say they are unhappy.

But only Zhou Hui looked calm. He said nothing, walked at the end of the team and moved forward together.

Because he knew that the Koshien competition was far from over and now was not the time to celebrate.

They have just taken the first step in this year's Koshien!
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(End of this chapter)