Diamond Ace's Passionate Swing

"The tactics will be based on what was discussed at the meeting."

Coach Kataoka's voice was deep and powerful.

"Don't forget to confirm the password."

"yes!"

The team members responded in unison, their voices tinged with a mixture of nervousness and excitement.

Coach Kataoka looked around, his gaze lingering on each player's face for a moment, as if trying to memorize their determination.

"Replenish fluids promptly."

He paused, his tone softening slightly.

"We hope that the players on the bench can provide good support for the players."

"yes!"

The substitutes' voices were equally loud.

Coach Kataoka nodded.

"We need the team's collective effort to win the next game."

"Lin Xiao is the starting pitcher!"

[Seido Starting Lineup]

On the electronic screen, the starting lineup lit up one by one.

First batter: Shortstop, Yoichi Kuramochi.

Second batter: Second baseman, Ryosuke Kominato.

Third batter: pitcher, Lin Xiao.

Fourth batter: First baseman, Tetsuya Yuki.

Fifth batter: Third baseman, Masuko Toru.

Sixth batter: Catcher, Kazuya Miyuki

Seventh batter: Center field, Jun Isashiki.

Eighth batter: Left outfield, Haruichi Kominato.

Ninth batter: Right field, Akira Furuya.

"Form up!"

The referee's voice broke the brief silence.

"They're on stage!"

The team members high-fived each other, their eyes burning with fighting spirit.

The commentator's voice came over the loudspeaker.

"In the first half of the game, Mingchuan Academy goes first."

"First batter, center fielder, Ninomiya!"

Cheers erupted from the rest area of ​​Mingchuan Academy.

"Watch the game carefully, Ninomiya!"

"His throw couldn't possibly be faster than a machine!"

Lin Xiao frowned slightly upon hearing this.

machine?

A cold smile curled at the corner of his lips, and his eyes sharpened.

Lin Xiao: Wait a minute, I'll show you whether my ball is faster or the ball machine's!

He took a deep breath, lowered his body slightly, and stepped back with his left foot.

call out! ! !

The baseball, like an arrow released from a bow, cuts through the air with a whistling sound.

boom!

The ball pierced Miyuki's glove with a dull thud.

The glove vibrated slightly, and Miyuki could feel the power of the ball.

"nice shot!"

The referee's voice was loud and clear, like a thunderclap in Ninomiya's ears.

The Mingchuan team realized that Lin Xiao's ball speed was even faster than they had anticipated. It wasn't a ball they could hit simply by practicing with a ball machine.

Akikawa's first batter, Ninomiya, gripped his bat tightly, silently thinking, "Don't let him scare me."

"nice shot!"

"nice shot!"

"Strikeout!"

A gasp of amazement erupted from the audience, like waves crashing one after another.

"Is this guy Seido's ace pitcher?"

"That ball speed...it's too fast!"

"He's like a monster!"

The Mingchuan team members also realized the seriousness of the problem; their expressions turned solemn, and the atmosphere instantly became tense.

Lin Xiao's shot not only showcased amazing speed, but also put immense psychological pressure on the Mingchuan High School batters.

"Second runner, Mikami!"

The commentator's voice rang out again, drawing everyone's attention back to the game.

Mikami stepped into the batter's box, gripping his bat tightly, his palms already sweating. He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself, but Lin Xiao's cold gaze made him feel a strange sense of unease.

call out!

Another high-speed fastball, streaking across the sky like lightning, heading straight for home plate.

Mikami swung the bat with difficulty, but it just missed the baseball, resulting in a foul ball.

"That was close!"

Mikami secretly rejoiced, but his face grew even paler.

"You've got it! Keep it up! Hit the ball out for the third time."

Mingchuan was thrilled to see his teammates touch Lin Xiao's ball in the rest area.

What does this tell us?

This shows that Lin Xiao's game isn't invincible!

But every shot Lin Xiao made was like a sword hanging over his head, ready to fall at any moment.

It did not immediately bring them hope.

Ultimately, with two good and three bad results, Mikami was struck out by Lin Xiao.

"Third runner, Sato-kun!"

Sato stepped into the batter's box, a resolute glint in his eyes. He knew he could no longer back down; he had to give it his all.

However, he still missed Lin Xiao's high ball to the inside corner.

"Strikeout!"

The referee's voice rang out again, announcing Sato's elimination.

All three batters from Mingchuan Academy were struck out by Lin Xiao, with none escaping with their lives.

In the stands, Seido's supporters erupted in cheers, waving their flags and shouting.

"Lin Xiao! Lin Xiao! Lin Xiao!"

"That's incredible! Absolutely invincible!"

"Seido will win!"

"Damn it, this kid really knows how to show off."

"Wow, so many supporters!"

Jinwan watched Lin Xiao display his prowess on the field with envy.

The Seido cheerleaders also excitedly high-fived each other, their morale soaring and their confidence boosted.

Yang Shunchen stood on the sidelines, watching Lin Xiao's performance with a solemn expression. He clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white.

"That ball speed..."

He muttered to himself, his voice tinged with disbelief.

"They're really tough to deal with."

He began to think about how to suppress Seido's batting lineup during the second half of the game. His brain was racing, and various tactics flashed through his mind. (Seido cheerleading area.)

Lin Xiao walked down the pitcher's mound with a blank expression.

"Hey, why is our ace looking so sour?" Miyuki teased Lin Xiao.

"Could it be that he was angered by what the first runner said?"

"No way!" Lin Xiao roared.

"However, they practiced using the ball machine and were able to hit my ball out of bounds."

"There is no doubt about that. I was too arrogant. I apologize."

"You'll realize it yourself; getting into Koshien isn't that easy," Coach Kataoka interjected.

"So now you need to accumulate game experience to face different teams' hitters."

Lin Xiao nodded.

Yang Shunchen watched Lin Xiao's performance from the rest area with a solemn expression.

He clenched his fist and muttered to himself, "This kind of ball speed is really hard to deal with."

Only when you truly become Lin Xiao's opponent do you realize how terrifying he is.

Back on the field.

"Bottom of the first inning, Seido High School is on offense!"

"First batter, shortstop, Yoichi Kuramochi!"

As Kuramochi Yoichi stepped into the batter's box, he habitually stretched his shoulders and stared sharply at Yang Shunchen on the pitcher's mound.

He knew that Yang Shunchen was a very tough opponent. His ball control was precise and his shooting was varied. It would not be easy to score from him.

Facing Yang Shun-chen's first pitch, Kuramochi Yoichi attempted a short bat. He hoped to use his speed advantage to get on base and open up the game for Seido High School.

Yang Shunchen threw a low ball to the outside corner with precision. The ball was not fast, but the landing point was very tricky, landing right outside Kuramochi Yoichi's short game range.

Kuramochi's short bat attempt failed, and the ball rolled toward third base.

Mingchuan's third baseman reacted quickly, rushing forward to pick up the ball and then throwing it to first base.

"Snapped!"

The ball landed precisely in the first baseman's glove, and Kuramochi was tagged out.

"Damn it, I definitely bumped into it, it was just a little slow."

"This guy's pitches are as accurate as a machine, they just graz the edge."

Kuramochi picked up the baseball bat in frustration.

Yang Shunchen smiled slightly; he had long seen through Kuramochi's intentions.

"bunt?"

He muttered to himself, a hint of disdain in his voice.

"I saw through it long ago."

"How's his shot?"

Ryosuke Kominato asked Kuramochi about his feeling when hitting the ball.

"A tough pitcher to deal with, with high pitching accuracy."

Ryosuke Kominato stepped into the batter's box, took a deep breath, and calmed himself down. He knew he had to be more careful and not make the same mistake again.

Yang Shunchen knew that Kominato Ryosuke was a skill-based hitter.

They threw two bad shots to test the waters first.

"Bad ball!"

"Bad ball!"

Ryosuke Kominato: "What do you mean, testing me?"

The third ball was thrown and grazed the outside corner.

"nice shot!"

Ryosuke Kominato paused for a moment and looked at the referee.

"What's wrong, classmate?"

"fine."

Ryosuke Kominato realized that Yang Shunchen's pitching accuracy affected the referee's subjectivity.

A ball that is slightly bad will be ruled a good ball.

The fourth ball is thrown.

"nice shot!"

Ryosuke Kominato didn't swing, forcing two strikes.

The fifth goal.

call out! ! !

Facing Yang Shun-chen's high pitch to the inside, Ryosuke Kominato attempted an infield single. He swung his bat and accurately struck the ball.

The ball rolled toward second base at high speed.

Mingchuan's second baseman moved quickly, leaping towards the ball and catching it securely with his glove. He then quickly got up and threw the ball to first base.

"Snapped!"

The ball landed precisely in the first baseman's glove again, and Ryosuke Kominato was tagged out.