Diamond Ace: Monster Slayer

Chapter 72 Unexpected Opponent
"Qiang!"

"Ahahahahahahaha! Ahahahahahahahahaha!"

"It flew out! It flew out! It flew out again! It's the second home run by a student from Pharmacist High School! There's no one on base, but the score between City University High School and Pharmacist High School is tied at 12:12. Goodbye home run! Pharmacist High School reversed the score!"

The commentator could hardly hide his excitement.

In the top of the ninth inning, Honglei City hit a crucial home run, helping Pharmacist High School to overtake the score.

The distance to promotion is getting closer and closer.

After Sanada came on the court, the scoring efficiency of City University High School became lower and lower, while Yakushi High School seemed to have its Ren and Du meridians opened up, and was getting better and better.

In the top of the seventh inning, Shinaka suffered a sudden shoulder injury, forcing him to leave the game, leaving all hope to the relief pitcher.

Even after Murakami Kazuma, the substitute pitcher, came on, he was unable to turn the tide and even conceded a home run to Hong Leishi at the most critical moment.

This substitution was also the decision that Tian Yuan regretted the most.

It's not because Manaka has to be replaced, but given the situation Manaka is in, replacing him is inevitable.

What he regretted was the choice of pitcher.

If Tianjiu was substituted instead of Murakami, would there be a better result?

Although Tianjiu is a half-baked player, his strength is still very good.

But at the critical moment, Coach Tahara still chose the third-year pitcher.

At this time, I don’t know if he regrets it.

"No way, the pharmacist has overtaken the score just like that?"

Sawamura looked at Hong Leichi who was running the bases slowly in disbelief.

He swallowed, very surprised.

That "wild monkey" is really scary.

Immediately afterwards, the top three students from the city’s university wanted to give it another try, and they were not willing to give up.

But both Manaka Kaname and Ohmae were ruthlessly defeated by Sanada, and the goddess of victory suddenly stopped smiling at the City University Third High School.

The game has come to the final round.

With two outs, the City University High School team could only rely on their last batter.

This is their last chance. Whether their summer can continue depends on this last batter.

"Ahahahahahaha, let him hit the ball over here! It's not the first time I've helped you, Sanada-senpai!"

Hong Leishi laughed without any shame.

In fact, he is the one who worries people the most.

He is the biggest loophole in Pharmacist High School!

"Now that you say that, I'm definitely going to strike out."

Sanada took off his hat and wiped the sweat off his face.

As soon as these words were spoken, all the students at Pharmacist High School burst into laughter, not giving Hong Lei City any face at all.

"You guy..."

"Fifth batter, first baseman, Hoshida-san."

Hoshida Mamoru!
The fifth batter from City University High School is also their last hope.

"I won't let you succeed."

Whether it was Honglei City's words or Sanada's words, it seemed to prove that Yakushi High School had already won the game firmly.

But Hoshida Mamoru will not let them win so easily, or rather, Hoshida Mamoru does not want them to win!

"Three highs! Three highs!"

"Hiroshida! Hoshida!"

The cheering group of the city's third high school reached its peak at this time, and everyone was shouting, not caring about their own voices at all.

This is their last chance.

The louder their cheers, the more confident Hoshida Mamoru will become.

At least that's what they think.

In fact, the pressure on Mamoru Hoshida has reached a certain extent.

As the batsman whose position determines the outcome of the game, he is under a lot of pressure.

No one in the audience dared to leave.

The score difference in this game is very close, maybe the city’s third high school can turn the defeat into victory.

If they chose to withdraw at this time and missed out on seeing this incredible comeback, they would not be able to sleep for a week.

"kick off!"

The most crucial match has begun!

On the pitcher's mound, Sanada put down the anti-slip powder and raised his slender thighs. Sanada's height is comparable to that of Fūya Akatsuki, which gives him a huge advantage in baseball.

"Whoosh!"

Swing your long arms and throw the baseball.

The white ball flew out like a laser beam, and Qiu Ye opened his gloves, waiting for the arrival of the baseball.

Sanada doesn't play so many fake balls when he plays. He always goes for good balls. There is no such thing as a "hanging ball".

"Qiang!"

The ball path was obvious and could be reached with the hand, which also resulted in Hoshida Mamoru having almost no hesitation when swinging the bat.

If he succeeds, the fate of the city's third high school will be decided at the moment when Hoshida Mamoru swings the ball.

"Fight it out!"

"Fly out!"

The third high school student in the city university had high expectations for Hoshida Mamoru's performance.

The charm of this strike may surpass all the moments.

"Third baseman!"

This ball was a high fly ball to third base.

Although the baseball was lifted very high, fortunately the defender at third base was Hong Leishi.

Honglei City is the biggest defensive loophole of Pharmacist High School!

In the previous few rounds of the game, the average number of mistakes made by Honglei City in each game reached three.

The tactic of many teams is to hit the ball towards third base.

Because there is a "colander" there.

"Lei Shi, catch the ball and you'll have plenty of bananas tonight!"

At such an important moment, Hong Leizang also stood up and shouted loudly.

If they catch the ball, they will advance to the semi-finals.

Even though they still have a chance if they don't catch it, there is a chance to end the game directly, so why not seize it?
If we miss this opportunity, the outcome of the following games will be uncertain.

"Hmm? Banana?"

Hong Leishi immediately concentrated his attention and looked at the baseball more and more focused.

As long as you catch it, you will have a banana to eat tonight!

With this idea in mind, Honglei Shi tried hard to change his defensive position in order to catch the ball.

Although he had very little defensive experience, Banana gave him enough motivation.

"right here!"

Honglei City opened his eyes wide.

"Snapped!"

The baseball fell into the glove!

Catch the kill!

Honglei City completed a kill!

"Out! Game over!"

After hearing the referee's decision, Hong Lei Shi couldn't believe it and looked at his gloves.

A small white ball was indeed lying inside.

Caught it?
Is this also considered my final kill?

On both the offensive and defensive ends, Honglei City contributed a buzzer-beater.

He is the biggest contributor to winning this game.

"Beautiful! We win!"

Hong Lei Zang waved his fist.

This victory was so hard-won!

In the audience, the students from Qingdao High School were also dumbfounded.

The resilience of Pharmacist High School is really strong!
If you only look at the beginning, no one would believe that Pharmacist High School would be the final winner.

But the game is so magical.

Pharmacist High School won!
They became the unexpected semi-final opponent of Seidou High School.

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(End of this chapter)