Diamond Ace: Monster Slayer

Chapter 175 The first time I saw him hit

In the bottom of the second inning, Yokohama Kohoku scored two valuable points, keeping the score close with Seidou High School.

We are still four points behind.

The most terrifying thing is that Seidou High School has now replaced Sawamura, who is a tricky pitcher.

If Miyuki gives him a combination of inside and outside passes, then Yokohama Kohoku still has a chance.

At least if it was an inside corner ball, Yokohama Kohoku could still seize the opportunity to hit a few hits.

On the contrary, they have not found the so-called breakthrough in outside corner balls and changeups.

Maybe Sawamura will be a great pitcher in the future, it's hard to say.

Sawamura has a very high ceiling, and what he has shown now may not be all he can be.

It is very likely that in the autumn competition after the end of Koshien, Sawamura, led by Miyuki, will use more new types of balls.

"We're still two points behind!"

After seeing the score difference, Yokohama Kohoku's captain Takeda scratched his head helplessly.

Seidou High School may continue to widen the score gap in the next inning, but if Sawamura does not use the inside corner kick, Yokohama Kohoku will have no chance at all.

This is difficult to do.

There was a glimmer of hope for a turnaround, but it was quickly shattered.

This year's Seidou High School is not at the same level or in the same category as many teams.

"Given Guan Lin's current state, it may be difficult to suppress their batting line."

The supervisor of Yokohama Kohoku said to himself.

There was no way he didn't know what his own ace pitcher was like, and he understood Guan Lin in every aspect beyond anyone else.

"Yes."

Takeda nodded in agreement.

But the two of them spoke so softly that Guan Lin, who was standing nearby, didn't hear them at all.

"I don't know. Let him keep trying. Who knows, it might work wonders."

The supervisor of Yokohama Kohoku decided to trust Guan Lin once.

There is still a lot of time and they still have many opportunities.

"Ok!"

Takeda also nodded.

But their supervisory team was not idle. The assistant supervisor had already started going to the bullpen to call people.

Guan Lin doesn’t have much time left on the court, so we can only wait and see his performance.

"Top of the third inning, Seidou High School is on offense, the seventh batter, catcher, is Miyuki-san."

Miyuki walked into the batter's box wearing goggles and tilted his neck, looking very much like a middle school student.

"Hakushu, your chance to shine will come soon. There's no one on the bases, so this guy will never get a hit."

Kuramochi said with a smile on his face.

I don't know what he was thinking, but he was laughing even though his teammates couldn't hit a hit.

Perhaps Kuramochi had already secured this leading advantage, and he began to relax.

"Qiang!"

On the field, Yukichi was horrified.

He had never expected that Guan Lin would actually throw a forkball.

The baseball was picked up, but Arima on first base caught it steadily.

"Out!"

"What did I say? He can't play without anyone on base!"

Kuramochi began to show off his prediction to Shirasu.

"It's up to you, Hakushu!"

As Hakusu came on the field, Sawamura also went to the reserve batter's box.

“Is this guy really capable?”

After seeing Sawamura, Kuramochi had a bad feeling instead.

"Don't underestimate me, Kuramochi-senpai."

"Eighth batter, right fielder, Hakushu-san."

"He's too small to hit a hit. Come on, a high straight ball to the inside corner!"

"Whoosh!"

"Snapped!"

"nice shot!"

Hakushu had no intention of swinging.

It seems that Yokohama Kohoku is another team that judges people by their appearance.

I don’t know how many teams have suffered because of Hakushu and Ryosuke’s physique, but I didn’t expect Yokohama Kohoku to dare to come.

I really didn't watch the previous games of Qingdao High School, and I didn't analyze the data before coming here. I don't know what's good for me!

Hakushu held the bat, and the next ball would definitely give them a fatal blow.

"Whoosh!"

It’s the inner corner again!

Shirasu is a player known for his stability. If he can't hit consecutive inside corner balls, he really doesn't deserve this adjective.

It’s the same ball path!
"Qiang!"

Sure enough, Baizhou hit a hit with just a wave of his hand.

Arima on first base couldn't stop the baseball and could only watch it slip past his glove while he was powerless to do anything.

"Damn it!"

Hakushu's batting average is not low either, not to mention that it's the same pitch.

On the first look, Hakushu locked on the high inside corner shot.

At the second glance, Hakushu swung the bat and hit it.

One out and one on first base.

Kuramochi was delighted to see his predictions coming true one after another.

"Ninth batter, pitcher, Sawamura-san."

Qingdao High School became nervous.

But compared with other students in Seidou High School, Sawamura is the more nervous one.

After he stepped into the batter's box, his batting movements became distorted and his body couldn't help but tremble.

"Is it really okay?"

Looking at Sawamura's appearance, Kuramochi asked questions.

"Bun hit, Sawamura!"

At this time, Zhou Hui stood up from the lounge and gave tactical instructions to Sawamura in the batter's box.

"Using short hits at this time? Wouldn't that mean..."

Before Kuramochi could finish his words, he was blocked by Zhou Hui.

"It doesn't have to be an out to hit a bunt."

Zhou Hui smiled slightly, as if he had some clever idea.

Sawamura has been practicing short hitting very hard these days, and now all he needs is a chance to show off his skills.

But Kuramochi was still confused.

Although short hitting is also his common tactic, his speed is definitely there.

It is also difficult for any team to deal with him.

But Sawamura can't do that.

Although Sawamura runs like a "madman" every day with a row of tires tied to his waist, when it comes to speed, he can only be considered above average.

And Kuramochi is at the top level.

After hearing Zhou Hui's words, Sawamura immediately bent down and used a short-hit posture.

He was very familiar with this posture.

When posing, the body no longer shakes and it looks very natural.

Short hitting seems to be the most suitable playing style for him.

Kuramochi shook his head.

Zhou Hui really has a solution!
"what the hell?"

"Whoosh!"

Guan Lin couldn't understand Qingdao High School's playing style, so he could only throw the baseball in his hand.

"It's now!"

Following Zhou Hui's shout, Sawamura also changed into a normal batting posture, with his back standing very straight.

"Qiang!"

After the bunt, Sawamura stood up and batted normally, as if assisted by God, and swung the baseball away with his baseball bat.

The baseball went over the infield and landed in center field.

Kuramochi was dumbfounded when he saw all this.

Zhou Hui placed his hands on the railing of the lounge and watched everything, with pride revealed in his eyes.

Director Kataoka was shocked when he saw it.

It seems like this is the first time I saw Sawamura hit a hit.

"Have you not……"

"Yes, I have long seen his talent in this area."

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(End of this chapter)