Diamond Ace's Passionate Swing

"They're actually going to use short-sleeved clothing?"

On the sidelines, in the stands, someone made a surprised sound.

"With such a huge point difference, play your best!"

Questions and criticisms arose one after another.

"Say what you will..."

The hitter from Missyman High School had a determined look in his eyes, showing no sign of wavering.

"I need to create an opportunity and score a point!"

He cried out in his heart, this was baseball they had persisted in for three whole years.

"This is baseball, which we've persisted in for three whole years..."

"We absolutely must get at least one point!"

On the sidelines, Coach Junichi Chiba observed the situation on the field and pondered to himself.

"The score difference is already big enough..."

"In this situation, the coach puts you on the mound to see what kind of pitch you can throw against an opponent who is fighting for their life..."

He knew that this was not just a competition, but a test.

Miyuki thought to himself as he looked at the strategy of Mimonshi High School.

"The coach is serious about developing a pitching lineup through actual game practice..."

"It's either win or lose..."

"This is the kind of arena where we fight..."

Lin Xiao stood on the pitcher's mound, feeling the tense and stressful atmosphere.

"Since they've entrusted the pitching job to me, I'm determined not to lose in terms of spirit!"

His eyes were firm and his gaze was piercing.

Miyuki stood behind home plate, looking at Lin Xiao with a heart full of trust.

"You used a short bat just to get to base, but unfortunately you're facing Lin Xiao."

He thought to himself, full of confidence in Lin Xiao's abilities.

call out! ! !

boom!

Lin Xiao threw another high-speed fastball.

The hitters from Missyman High School all adopted short-bat stances.

But they didn't seem to be able to keep up with Lin Xiao's pace.

Either he can't hit Lin Xiao's pitch, or he hits it and gets blocked and eliminated.

"nice shot!"

"The hitter is out!"

The referee's voice rang out again and again, announcing the failure of Missymen High School's attack.

The match is over!

Lin Xiao completely overwhelmed his opponent!

"here you go!"

"Lin Xiao, well done!"

Lin Xiao's teammates cheered and were proud of his performance.

Sawamura stood on the sidelines, looking at the numbers on the scoreboard with surprise in his eyes.

"Huh? It's already over after only the fifth inning?"

He couldn't believe that the game was over so quickly.

The fifth inning has now ended, and Seido has scored 24 points, ending the match early.

24-0, that was Seido's first match this summer.

The audience could all see Seido's determination this year; they were determined to win Koshien.

"Seido!!"

"Seido!!"

"Coach Kataoka, you absolutely have to go to Koshien this year!"

"Keep it up, everyone!"

Inside the stadium, Seido's supporters had already begun chanting wildly, cheering for their team.

The deafening roar seemed to threaten to overturn the entire stadium.

Inside the stadium, the smoke of the game had not yet dissipated, and the air was filled with the smell of sweat and dirt.

"This is incredibly powerful..."

"Completely suppressed..."

The players from Missymen High School had expressions of disappointment and resentment on their faces, but even more so, they showed admiration for Seido's strength.

They kept their heads down, silently watching the scores on the scoreboard, having not earned a single point.

"That freshman pitcher is a monster!"

"His straight shots are impossible to hit..."

People were whispering among themselves, their voices filled with helplessness and frustration.

"Don't say anymore, we've already done our best..."

The captain took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.

"This summer is over."

His voice trembled slightly, but his eyes remained firm.

During the team regrouping, some of the players from Missymen High School were already sobbing uncontrollably.

Sawamura was very surprised to see his opponent crying in front of him.

"Don't be too surprised. If we lose, this is what the seniors will do."

"The senior already went through it last year."

"You need to understand, this is your last year as a senior."

"We absolutely must make it to Koshien this year!"

It's unclear whether Sawamura understood what Lin Xiao said, but the upperclassmen were looking at Lin Xiao seriously.

"Please line up!"

The referee's voice rang out, pulling everyone's thoughts back to reality.

"salute!"

Thank you for your guidance!

The players from both sides bowed to each other in greeting, which is a matter of etiquette in the game.

Missyman High School:

"Keep up the good work!"

"We must make it to Koshien!"

Their voices, choked with sobs, were filled with sincere blessings.

"We lost so badly, we have nothing to regret."

"A first-year student is already this good..."

Keep it up!

Looking at everything before him, Sawamura felt a surge of inexplicable emotion.

"The losing team cheered for the winning team..."

"Oh... I see..."

He seemed to understand something.

"These people, just like us, have been striving towards Koshien all this time..."

He clenched his fist, his eyes hardening.

"Yes, I will work my hardest!"

Sawamura's voice was full of determination and strength.

"I will work hard for everyone's sake!"

So please continue to cheer us on!

"You've worked hard these past three years!"

Thank you for your guidance!

......

"Lin Xiao, you performed very well in today's match."

Coach Kataoka looked at Lin Xiao, his tone softening somewhat.

"But you must also remember, this is just the beginning."

"The upcoming matches will become increasingly difficult."

He paused, then continued:

"Your straight shot is very powerful, but it's not invincible. And your ball control is still a bit inconsistent."

"What if your opponent adapts to your rhythm or finds a way to break it?"

"I……"

Lin Xiao was speechless for a moment; he hadn't thought about this question before.

"I can't exactly say I have a system, can I?"

"Therefore, you need more weapons."

Coach Kataoka's voice rang out again.

"Changing balls are what you need to focus on practicing next."

"Your forkball has great potential, but it still needs more practice."

"Do you understand?"

Coach Kataoka's eyes were full of anticipation.

"Yes, Coach!"

Lin Xiao nodded heavily, his eyes filled with unwavering determination.

"I will try my best!"

"very good."

"Sawamura and Furuya, you two don't need to shoot very well right now. Because Lin Xiao is carrying the load for you, you just need to practice your ball control and shot placement step by step."

"Let your talents shine."

Coach Kataoka said earnestly.

Furuya and Sawamura nodded in understanding.

They both knew that as long as Lin Xiao was around, the two of them were no longer strong contenders for the ace position. Their current goal was to enter Koshien, and this time next year would be their time to shine.

At that time, Seido might have been the dominant force in the country.