Diamond Ace: Monster Slayer

Chapter 148 Stealing Home Base

No one out, third base occupied.

In this situation, Ice City High School is likely to choose a short hit tactic to force points.

The high-fly sacrifice ball play should be out of the question.

The pitcher of Seidou High School is Akira Furiya.

No one except Michael and Aaron could touch his full-throttle fastball.

As long as we defend against their short-play tactics, we can basically prevent losing points.

Now Morikawa, the fifth batter in the batter's box, doesn't seem to have any intention of bunting to force a point.

But Toru Masuko at third base and Yuki at first base did not let their guard down and both came up.

"We still don't know our tactics."

Alan said silently.

Morikawa had no such intention at all.

Bingcheng High School’s strategy is to have no strategy.

Any tactics are centered around Allen and Michael.

The one-on-one fight between the two of them is the key to Ice City High School's victory.

The individual abilities of these two people are almost invincible, and they don't need the cooperation of others at all.

That’s what they say, but it’s not really true.

Their offensive tempo was too fast and their tactics were very clever; everything they did was at the top of the pyramid.

The other players from Bingcheng High School simply couldn't keep up with their pace.

In this Koshien, Bingcheng High School can be said to have won it "easy".

It's almost always the two of them who are performing.

One person can't play baseball well, but two people can't say the same.

Ice City High School is an example.

If it weren't for the two exchange student places given to them because of their excellent grades, Bingcheng High School's admission to Koshien might have been delayed for another hundred years.

"See what they mean!"

Miyuki gave a secret signal.

Fast straight ball, the tactics remain unchanged.

Let’s try one ball first and see what they are up to.

"boom!"

The powerful pitching sound rang out again.

Morikawa felt a little scared when he saw Fōgaya Akatsuki's strength for the first time, but in fact, this was just a common occurrence for Fōgaya Akatsuki.

"Snapped!"

Morikawa actually chose to swing the bat again this time!
Yuki couldn't understand why he did this.

Are you so confident in your ability to strike?

Apart from Allen and Michael, Yukichi couldn't think of anyone else at Ice City High School who could hit the ball thrown by Akira Fōgaya.

"nice shot!"

He chose to swing twice in a row.

Miyuki initially concluded that they were most likely using a high fly ball tactic.

So Miyuki stood up and began to direct the positions of the outfielders.

“Will baseballs really fly to our side?”

Zhou Hui was puzzled and began to follow Yuki's gestures to stand.

Although he didn't know how to play, Miyuki began to be cautious.

After seeing Miyuki arrange the tactics, Coach Kitamura laughed.

It is a good thing that Yuki's mind has been controlled by them.

"We don't have any tactics. Morikawa's swing is undoubtedly a prince's. In fact, it's just Allen waiting for an opportunity. You have a strong judgment ability, but you use it on the wrong team. We are different from ordinary teams."

Supervisor Kitamura adjusted his hat and said sarcastically.

Yukichi didn't hear a word of these words.

"Whoosh!"

The baseball was pushed out, but Morikawa still chose to swing it resolutely.

"Snapped!"

"Good ball! Batter out!"

The first out is won!
But Miyuki just couldn't understand why Morikawa swung the bat.

If the first swing was intended to block Miyuki's vision and cover for Allen's stolen base, then the next two swings seemed to be meaningless.

What kind of tactic is this? Yuki is now confused.

"Sixth batter, first baseman, Shirai-san."

Shirai looked toward third base and saw what Allen was doing.

Allen kept moving away from the base, as if looking for another opportunity.

But Yukichi never cared.

No one has ever been able to break through the home plate he defends, not even Allen. Stealing home plate and scoring is definitely not something he can do just by thinking about it.

"boom!"

"Snapped!"

"nice shot!"

Shirai couldn't even see the pitch's incredible speed and could only swing blindly.

"Don't start yet!"

Shirai was a little anxious and muttered something.

It can be seen that they definitely have tactics.

In this tactic, he only plays a supporting role, and Allen is still the initiator of the tactic.

Morikawa in front has already served as a "cannon fodder", which proves that tactical preparations have begun.

There just never was an opportunity.

"nice shot!"

"Good ball! Batter out!"

"Fuck! Are you kidding me?"

After Shirai went down, he smashed the bat to the ground.

I really don't know what he was thinking if he didn't activate his tactics at this time and let himself be eliminated in vain.

Isn’t one “cannon fodder” enough?
"Is there a problem with tactical communication?"

Miyuki looked at Shirai, confused.

From his angry expression, it can be seen that there must be a problem in their communication.

This is definitely a good opportunity for Qingdao High School.

"Alan might be the next one to start."

Michael laughed.

He understood when he saw the angle at which Allen bent and his eager steps.

Now Allen is thinking about starting it.

Allen didn't have a particularly good opportunity just now, but in the next at-bat, he will have to start the tactics no matter what.

If he doesn't start, then his at-bats will be meaningless.

Success or failure depends on this!
Fōgiya Akira turned sideways and raised his leg, preparing to throw the ball.

Now that there are people on the bases, all pitches must be kept simple.

Otherwise it will give the runner plenty of time to steal the base.

"That should be enough."

After seeing Akira Fōgaya make a move, Allen realized that he could run to the base and immediately ran out.

Like a rocket, he rushed out with a "whoosh".

"Run, run!"

In the lounge of Bingcheng High School, everyone was shouting hysterically.

Fōtani Akira's pitching speed is very fast, and the catcher is Miyuki.

In fact, they have no idea either.

"Snapped!"

"nice shot!"

The batter swung and missed!
The purpose of swinging the bat is to disrupt Miyuki's plan and give Allen more opportunities.

"That's enough time."

Allen said silently, throwing his whole body forward.

Miyuki also got the baseball at this time, but Allen was one step faster and stretched out his long arm to touch the home plate.

Yukichi then pressed it.

The referee's eyes are absolutely sharp and he can see clearly who did what first.

"Safe on base! Score!"

Ice City High School scored first!

"Well done!"

"Good stealing!"

"Nice speed!"

"Ice City Bolt!"

Praises of all kinds came one after another without reservation.

Allen also calmed himself down, touched his chest, and showed the expression he had planned.

In fact, he was also very panicked just now.

Yuki looked at Allen's back and was very surprised.

He could never have imagined that Ice City High School would use this tactic!

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(End of this chapter)