Diamond Ace: Monster Slayer

Chapter 39 The Pitcher
"Qiang!"

As Zhou Hui swung the bat like a crescent moon, the white ball rose into the air again.

Zaizen's straight ball posed no threat to Zhou Hui.

However, Caiqian was always focusing on eating and not fighting, as if he was possessed by a demon. He kept using straight balls to deal with Zhou Hui, with no intention of changing.

The price of doing this was that his balls were always hit away by Zhou Hui, and every time he hit them, they were all big ones.

This is Zhou Hui's third hit today.

The students of Seidou High School gradually adapted to Zaizen's pitching path, so before Zhou Hui, in addition to Chris, another person successfully reached base.

Zhou Hui's long hit directly scored two points!
5: 0!

Seidou High School opened up the score in the sixth inning, and the game became less and less suspenseful.

At first, when he saw the students from Seidou High School getting struck out one after another, Coach Kataoka was a little worried.

But now it seems that his worries were completely unnecessary.

The students of Qingdao High School are not losers, they are just slow to warm up and have not figured out the rhythm of their opponents.

Director Kataoka looked at the attacks around him and nodded.

He is still outstanding.

His extraordinary strength may not be what Qingdao High School lacks.

After all, except for Kenjiro Shirasu, Ryosuke and Kuramochi, every player who can start for Seidou High School is top-notch.

But most of Qingdao High School's first team lack dynamic vision.

Zhou Hui possesses this skill, which is absolutely rare and precious.

Otherwise, he wouldn't be taken so seriously by Director Kataoka.

Because of his powerful dynamic vision, Zhou Hui was able to secure the fourth batter position of the Eagles.

These two skills of his were enough to get him promoted to the first rank.

And this time, Zhou Hui is not the only surprise for Qingdao High School.

Chris's recovery was also a big surprise for them.

The two combined gave coach Kataoka hope that Seidou High School could return to Koshien.

This year's Qingdao High School first team lineup is very luxurious.

Even though they lacked a stable ace pitcher this year, they still achieved an excellent result of runner-up in the spring competition.

With the addition of Chris and Zhou Hui, their revenge in the summer tournament will definitely not be just talk.

What we need to do now is to add as many pitchers as possible to supplement the pitching group of Qingdao High School.

Director Kataoka is prepared to face the worst outcome.

The worst result is that Danbo cannot return!
He was ready to face this matter.

So these days, whether it is the second team or the first grade, he pays more attention to those pitchers.

"Prepare to switch."

As the top of the seventh inning was about to begin, coach Kataoka chose to change pitchers.

Sangtian has done a good job in suppressing the opponent in the past few rounds. It’s time to give others some chances.

Anyway, with his ability, he was not worthy of Supervisor Kataoka's approval, so he had no chance of joining the army.

This year is also Kuwata's last year, which also proves that he has spent the past three years in the second team of Qingdao High School.

During his high school career, he never participated in official games on behalf of Seidou High School, which would completely lead to him giving up the professional baseball draft.

Even after entering college and joining the baseball team, the coach might not even look at him.

There's nothing I can do. It's all because of the bad things I did in high school.

The six-inning game officially came to an end when the ninth batter, Kuwata, was struck out.

The top of the seventh inning was one of the few opportunities for Heishi Hall to catch up.

If they can seize the opportunity, they can lose less ugly.

In the current situation, they are no longer eager to win the game. All they want is to lose in a way that is not too ugly.

At least get one point.

In the six innings of the game, they only got three hits in total, the same number as Zhou Hui alone.

Although the target of this comparison is perverted.

"For the next game, you should take a good rest. Your mission for today has been completed."

Director Kataoka said to Kuwata with an expressionless face.

The tone was so cold that it seemed as if Kuwata was in the North Pole.

He also didn't know whether his performance satisfied Director Kataoka. Director Kataoka always had a stern face, and no matter how good your performance was, you couldn't make him smile.

This also makes it difficult for many players to judge Coach Kataoka's mood in a timely manner.

This has gradually become the character of Director Kataoka in the minds of his classmates.

Cold, ruthless, and harsh.

All these labels are attached to Director Kataoka.

"I see."

After nodding, Kuwata took off his gloves and returned to the stool in the lounge.

"Is my performance terrible?"

Kuwata asked himself.

It shouldn't be like this.

Although he only got one strikeout, which is far worse than Zaizen, his performance this time cannot be described as disappointing.

He helped Seidou High School to play six innings without losing any points.

Although it cannot be called amazing, it is still acceptable.

"Sawamura, the seventh inning will be yours."

Coach Kataoka looked at Sawamura on the bench.

He is one of the few pitchers in this year's freshman class that caught his eye.

After receiving the order, Sawamura stood up from the bench at a rapid speed and nodded solemnly to Coach Kataoka.

"Leave it to me, boss!"

Having said that, Sawamura put on gloves and ran up. He looked very elated and really enjoyed this opportunity.

"Qingdao changed pitchers?"

After seeing Seidou High School's actions, coach Sekiguchi began to analyze it immediately.

To be honest, he didn't know much about the pitcher on the opposite side.

It's like seeing it for the first time.

"Another first grade?"

Neither Coach Sekiguchi nor the assistant coach beside him had any information on Sawamura.

So they immediately confirmed Sawamura's identity as a first-year student.

"It's quite disrespectful, but this is our chance to catch up."

Supervisor Sekiguchi smiled slightly and then began to arrange the final tactics.

This is their last chance, they must at least get one point!

Sawamura came to the pitcher's mound and started trying to pitch.

Although this was his first time on the board, he was not nervous at all.

“That’s a pretty good attitude.”

Chris couldn't help but comment on Sawamura's mentality after seeing this.

After the trial pitching, the batters of the Heishan Hall began to walk into the batter's box.

This is their best chance to catch up.

"Sawamura, come on!"

"Let them call us!"

"Leave the defense to us!"

The fielders were all full of confidence.

From Seidou High School's perspective, the game has already been won.

Sawamura stood on the pitcher's mound with the baseball in his hand.

This was his first time playing for Seidou High School.

His progress will be shown at this time!

"kick off!"

The referee announced the start of the game and Sawamura's eyes began to harden.

"Whoosh!"

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(End of this chapter)