Diamond Ace: Monster Slayer

Chapter 84 Ups and downs? Reversal!
Facing the first hit from Yakushi High School, Akihiro Fōtani used a double to tell everyone not to look down on him!

He is the one who inherits the hopes of Qingdao High School!

The next ace pitcher of Qingdao High School is him, Akira Kougu! And it can only be him, Akira Kougu!

The significance of an ace pitcher extends beyond just being on the mound.

Xiao Fōgaya believes that a true ace pitcher needs to dominate the game on both offense and defense and lead the team to win one victory after another. This is the meaning of an ace pitcher.

"Can't be scored on anymore."

Akiba saw Akatsuki Fōtani at second base and felt the threat of losing points.

Xiao Fōgaya is currently standing at second base, which is considered the scoring circle, and has a great chance of scoring.

And Seidou High School still has three outs.

No matter what, we can't let them score!
"pause!"

Before Qiuye could ask the referee for a timeout, a loud voice came from the lounge of Pharmacist High School.

Qiu Ye looked back and saw Hong Lei Zang had already stood up and was talking to the player next to him.

And that player was none other than Iwai!
The ace pitcher of Yakushi High School!
"It looks like the pharmacist is going to change his vote."

Owada Akiko was a little helpless.

I came to watch the game between Yakushi High School and Seidou High School today, partly because of Sanada.

After all, his performance in the previous match against the city’s top three high school was indeed impressive.

"No, Iwai didn't change gloves, so it shouldn't be a change of pitch."

Fujio has sharp eyes.

He noticed that when Iwai ran to the pitcher's mound, his hands were empty, not even a glove.

It can't be a replacement!

If it's a switch pitch, he'll at least wear a glove.

Seeing Iwai running up, Akiha, Mishima, Honglei City, Anze Xiu and others surrounded him.

They are all infielders and should come up if needed during the timeout.

"Did you change your vote?"

Abe in the center field held his head and said.

Seeing that Iwai had already gone up to the pitcher's mound, it was inevitable that he had such thoughts in his mind.

The distance between the outfielders was quite large, and no one could hear what was said unless they shouted, so no one responded to Abe, and he seemed to be talking to himself.

"Iwai-senpai, I'll leave the pitcher's mound to you."

Before Iwai could say anything, Sanada had already taken off his gloves.

His pitching was so bad, coach Hong must have wanted to change the pitcher a long time ago!
"What are you talking about? I haven't even brought my gloves, what am I going to do?"

Iwai said, holding back a laugh.

Sanada looked up, looking bewildered.

"Then what are you doing up here?"

"Of course I passed the message on." Iwai said calmly, "Coach Hong asked me to come up and tell you that if you lose one point in this game, you will have to run five more laps when you go back."

"Ah? That's it?"

"By the way, if we lose the game, we won't have the fried pork chops for dinner."

Hearing this, Honglei City was the first to look up.

Fried pork chop seems to be his keyword.

"No, no, we can't lose! We must win!"

At this time, Honglei City became excited.

A large part of the reason why Pharmacist High School lost points in this game was due to the mistakes made by Honglei City.

Sure enough, a father knows his son best.

"If you still want to eat tonkatsu and avoid being punished to run, keep working hard. I'm going back now."

After saying that, Iwai ran back.

Akiha patted Sanada's shoulder.

"To Come."

"Pharmacist High School, your timeout is over."

The referee reminded.

"Ah? I'm so sorry."

After saying that, Akiba "abandoned" Sanada and ran back to the catcher's box.

Sanada, who was standing on the pitcher's mound, suddenly laughed.

The supervisor still trusts him so much, what right does he have to give up the competition?

"First batter, shortstop, Kuramochi-san."

The offensive threat of Qingdao High School has not ended yet. The most important thing is to find a way to deal with the second baseman Xiao Furuya. If he is not dealt with, Qingdao High School will sooner or later become the third batter.

As long as Yuki, the third batter, comes on, it will be easy for Seidou High School to score.

The combination of the "Three Musketeers" Yuki, Zhou Hui, and Chris is no joke.

They really aren't afraid of any pitcher.

"Just ignore the monster on the bases for now, take out the other players first and see if there's a chance to take him down."

As I was thinking about it, Sanada's ball came flying towards me.

And Akira Jōgō, who was anxious to make a contribution, chose to steal the base directly.

This item is not within the scope of tactics at all!
"What on earth is he doing?!"

Minister Ota said, holding his head.

This was the first time that Akira Fōgaya stole a base.

However, his long legs may really give him a natural advantage when stealing bases.

"Snapped!"

"nice shot!"

"Give me a chance!"

Qiuye stood up and threw the ball to third base.

"Snapped!"

Honglei City did not make any mistakes this time. He caught the ball and killed it in one go!
"Out!"

The power of fried pork cutlet is indeed strong!
That's how you're out.

With no one on the base, the pressure on Pharmacist High School was instantly reduced a lot.

"Tsk."

Kuramochi felt helpless, as Fōgaya Akatsuki was still too anxious.

If he hadn't done that, maybe he could have scored another point in this game.

"Whoosh!"

Another inside corner kick!
Why is it always the inside corner? I don’t understand what he is doing.

"Qiang!"

But when Kuramochi swung the bat to hit it, he felt something was wrong.

His hands seemed to be numb and he said he couldn't exert any more strength.

"The ball is so powerful? What is the speed of the ball?"

Kuramochi staggered and swung the ball. Although he was still running towards first base at a fast speed, it was obvious that he had no chance.

"Snapped!"

Qiuye ran forward and threw the ball to first base without even taking off his mask.

"Out!"

Two out!

Sanada seemed to be "resurrected" and got two outs in a row!
"Ahhhhhhhh! Keep going!"

Sanada yelled excitedly.

Now it's Qingdao High School's turn to be depressed.

There is no chance to further widen the gap.

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

"Whoosh!"

"Qiang!"

"Ah oh."

Ryosuke's hitting style did not pose much threat to Yaoshi High School. After swinging the bat, he realized that this ball might give him an out.

"Snapped!"

Sure enough, Sanada caught the fly ball from the pitcher's mound.

"Out! Three outs! Attack and defense switch!"

In the second game, Qingdao High School and Yakushi High School drew with neither side scoring any points.

But there was bad news that reached Qingdao High School.

That is, after Sanada threw more than 30 balls, he not only did not feel any pressure on his ankle, but his pitches became better and more natural.

"Furuya, that run of yours was too risky. Be careful next time."

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(End of this chapter)