Diamond Ace: Monster Slayer

Chapter 176: Emergency!

When Kuramochi, who shared the same dormitory with him, saw Sawamura's single send Shirasu to second base and he himself reached first base, he couldn't believe it.

Sawamura lives in the same dormitory with him, and he knows his usual character well.

Apart from the fact that he would "explode" when the game went well, Kuramochi really didn't expect that Sawamura had such a skill.

Hits, which is something many pitchers have never had.

Even if there is, it's only a little bit.

Without the talent of Akira Fōtani, few pitchers can hit a decent hit.

But Sawamura relied on his unique batting posture to get this hit.

It's commendable.

"First batter, shortstop, Kuramochi-san."

After Kuramochi entered the batter's box, he stood to the right.

It looks like he wants to hit a short hit.

But if it's a short hit, it doesn't make sense.

The best way to bunt from this position is to hit the baseball to third base.

This gave him plenty of time to reach first base.

However, the current situation of Qingdao High School does not allow them to do so.

With one out, there are players on first and second base.

If the baseball was hit to third base, Hakushu would be eliminated without a doubt.

Yokohama Kohoku is not a fool's team.

They know what to do and when to maximize benefits.

If Qingdao High School does this, it would be giving them an opportunity.

Not only did he get an out, the situation on the bases remained unchanged.

But if he loses first base, it will be a big test for Kuramochi.

Although Kuramochi's feet are very fast, he wouldn't dare say that they are faster than the ball.

By knocking out first base, his chances of getting on base were greatly reduced.

And even if this succeeds and he gets to first base, with two outs and runners on second and third base, it's not a good chance.

Unless Ryosuke who comes later can avoid making mistakes.

Everything Kuramochi did left Guan Lin and Takeda confused.

What do they want to do?
"It shouldn't be a short-hit tactic. The short-hit tactic would cause them too much damage. But if it wasn't a short-hit tactic, why would he be standing in this position?"

The brainstorm came and Takeda couldn't stop it.

"Let's test the waters with a corner kick first."

There is no other way, let’s take a corner kick first and see.

"Whoosh!"

The baseball slid in a beautiful straight line and did not move at all the entire time. The baseball was controlled very well and the up and down movement was not noticeable at all.

"Snapped!"

"nice shot!"

The umpire was probably so engrossed in watching such an outstanding baseball that he didn't consider any minor details and just gave the ball as a strike.

In the eyes of the referee, there are actually many options for this ball.

It's reasonable to say whether this kind of ball is a good one or a bad one.

No one will care.

Unless it is at a critical moment in a higher-level game and the players choose to protest, VR equipment may be used at this time.

Although Koshien is not a low-level competition, the equipment is not that complete.

The referees are top notch too.

Therefore, the organizing committee also believes that top referees do not need any VR equipment to adjudicate games involving high school students.

That's a big investment.

"Indifferent?"

Takeda glanced at Kuramochi, who was still breathing evenly and had no intention of swinging the bat.

"Then try this one, a straight ball from a very low angle."

The code was sent.

This kind of ball flies close to the ground when it is thrown.

"Whoosh!"

Open your arms and throw the baseball!
The white ball flew out at a steady speed and was about to fall into the catcher's glove.

Kuramochi made a big kick and lifted the baseball over the third baseman's head. The third baseman leaped up but was left alone.

"Put it through!"

After Miyuki was eliminated, Seidou High School showed an amazing offensive.

Three consecutive hits filled the bases in an instant, and even Sawamura, who was usually not so normal, got a hit.

Seidou High School has always been a team with strong offensive firepower, and nothing will change when they come to the Koshien stage.

A team with a fierce offense, the only thing that can stop them is the opponent's ace pitcher.

But obviously, Guan Lin is not the kind of ace pitcher who can defeat Qingdao High School.

He's not qualified yet.

They gave up seven runs in two innings and even loaded the bases in the crucial third inning.

There is still no most important dominance.

And on the stands not far away.

The petite Yamada, the former ace pitcher of Yokohama Kohoku who now plays for the Southern University League of the island nation, is sitting on it.

Today, he has become the school's star player and has accomplished shutout feats in many games.

What's even more frightening is that in yesterday's game against Okada University, Yamada pitched a no-hitter, shutout game with no one on base.

By his own efforts, he became the first freshman in history.

Although he was not so dazzling and his performance was not so outstanding on the Koshien stage, he showed his extraordinary self on the university stage.

Now seeing Guan Lin's pitching, he couldn't help but shook his head.

Losing so many points was something he couldn't accept.

Compared to him, Guan Lin is still so unreliable.

Although Yamada's desire to win is not strong, he is famous for being reliable.

With him in the game, Yokohama Kohoku rarely loses.

When he left the court, the audience knew the result of the game.

Yamada has always been like this, never fighting a game he has no chance of winning.

Although his professional attitude has big problems, his ability is definitely not to be criticized.

"The second batter, second baseman, is Ryosuke Kominato."

Although Guan Lin's physical strength has not yet run out, he definitely cannot pitch into the fifth inning.

In this round, Yokohama Kohoku was on the verge of losing points again.

One out, bases loaded.

Yokohama Kohoku can't keep losing points.

They couldn't get any points from Sawamura, and if they continued to lose points at this time, the consequences would be disastrous.

"High straight ball into the inside corner, forcing him to swing."

Takeda gave a secret signal.

Although this situation is not ideal, if there is a good opportunity, you can still seize the double kill.

"Whoosh!"

"Oops!"

When Yamada saw Guan Lin’s moves, his heart trembled.

Although there was nothing wrong with the action, it was obvious that he was not aiming for a good ball at the moment of shooting.

When a pitcher loses his balance, the speed at which he can throw the ball can normally exceed his own limits.

Obviously, Guan Lin lost his balance at the moment of the shot, and the baseball hit the batter Ryosuke.

As a pitcher, Yamada can naturally be seen at a glance.

"what!"

Ryosuke was unable to dodge and the baseball hit his chest, causing him to fall to the ground.

"elder brother!"

"Ryosuke!"

"Ryosuke-senpai!"

Qingdao High School was in a panic.

They didn't expect this sudden situation!
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(End of this chapter)