Total score: 2:0.
The game between the Seidou High School baseball team and the Osaka Kiryu High School baseball team is nearing its end.
Although the score difference between the two teams isn't large, the game still gives the impression that the mighty Seidou High School baseball team is still dominating.
Throughout the game, whether in offense or defense, the reigning champions, Seidou High School, have firmly controlled the initiative.
When it comes to defense, it goes without saying. Until now, the Osaka Kiryu High School baseball team has not been able to crack the pitching technique of Sawamura, where he suddenly disappears.
During their offense, they've been severely suppressed.
Even if they occasionally manage to make contact with the ball, the hits are weak and powerless.
There's simply no way to pose a threat to the Seidou High School baseball team.
On the other hand, while the Osaka Kiryu High School baseball team has adopted a very cowardly avoidance strategy, the results have not been very significant.
Seidou High School's baseball team has still managed to score two runs. Because of the large number of pitches thrown, their ace pitcher, Morishita, is already at the end of his strength.
It seems like a complete collapse is just a matter of time.
Under such circumstances, it's now the turn for the core batters of the Seidou High School team.
It looks like the end of the Osaka Kiryu High School baseball team is just around the corner.
In the 8th inning, Seidou is sure to score!
Almost everyone shares this consensus.
The players from the Osaka Kiryu High School baseball team, of course, have realized this as well.
They have no intention of surrendering.
Whether it's due to the prestige of their school or the interests of the players themselves, they will not give up resistance at this point.
Even though the final outcome still seems unable to turn the tide, the players from Osaka Kiryu High School will at least show their strength in this game.
After all, this is the Koshien stadium.
The game of Seidou High School's baseball team is a highly anticipated event.
Under such circumstances, whether it's university teams or professional baseball teams, someone is definitely watching this game.
Although their first choice will undoubtedly be the players from the mighty Seidou High School, there are so many scouts and so few players available, not every team will get to choose their preferred players.
In this situation, could those who perform well become the second choice?
No one can say for sure.
As long as they perform well, there's always a chance.
As the game nears its end, the third-year players from Osaka Kiryu High School want to show their best.
Morishita and Hakumatsu are also unwilling to admit defeat.
Although they are at the end of their strength, they still unleash considerable battle spirit and combat power.
Haruichi Kominato, standing in the Batter's Box, clearly feels the change in the opponent's mindset.
They're tough!
Though he doesn't fully understand what's going on with the Osaka Kiryu High School players, their battle intent has clearly manifested.
At this point, they do not intend to give up resistance.
Looking at the teammates behind him, Haruichi takes a deep breath.
At this moment, he has made up his mind: no matter what, he must take action.
Although this game is secured with Eijun's protection, even if they are only leading by two runs, Seidou High School can still confidently secure the victory. But honestly, the players from Seidou High School will not be satisfied with this score.
At the very least, Haruichi is not satisfied with such a score.
Mighty Seidou!
Although Haruichi hasn't shown it much before, he undoubtedly recognizes this identity.
He has always been proud to be a member of the mighty Seidou High School baseball team.
And because of this, he is extremely devoted to the title of "champion."
Now, they're playing against the once-declining Osaka Kiryu High School baseball team, and the situation is so dire.
The game is nearing its end, yet their lead hasn't been able to break past two runs.
To Haruichi, this is an absolute humiliation.
He can't remain silent; he must take action.
Standing in the Batter's Box, he adopts a ready stance, patiently waiting for Morishita to pitch the baseball.
Here it comes!
Morishita's pitching rhythm is as usual.
So far, the teammates of the Seidou High School baseball team have almost figured out the trick to Morishita's pitches.
But in the short term, it's still not easy to hit his ball.
The slightest break is just too sticky.
It's like chewing on a piece of toffee — once it sticks, it's hard to get rid of.
Under such circumstances, even the most skilled batter from Seidou High School, Kominato Haruichi, can't guarantee that the ball he hits will definitely land as a base hit.
Fortunately, Haruichi doesn't have that kind of expectation at the moment.
It's unclear when, but his goal has changed.
His goal is no longer just to hit that ball directly for a base hit.
That not only requires skill but also luck.
At this point, Kominato Haruichi doesn't want to leave everything up to luck.
He wants to rely on his true strength to cleanly hit the ball out.
Just like now!
Paak!
The bat strikes the baseball with precision, sending it flying.
However, this time, the ball doesn't land in bounds, but rather outside the foul line.
"FOUL!"
Paak!
"FOUL!!"
Paak!
"FOUL!!"
Paak!
"FOUL!!"
The umpire's voice was igniting the passion in the Seidou High School baseball team's dugout.
The teammates on the bench are all extremely excited.
So thrilling!
At this moment, Kominato Haruichi feels as if he has merged with the image of his older brother.
It's dazzling!
That feeling draws everyone's attention.
Of course, not all teammates are as cruel.
Miyuki furrows his brow, feeling uneasy.
'It's too much!'
Although the score difference is still narrow, Seidou High School's advantage is already very clear.
Under these circumstances, Kominato's ruthless move seems a bit excessive.
After all, the pitcher for Osaka Kiryu High School is just a first-year rookie.
Although he avoided facing Sawamura and Miyuki, he still managed to keep the score difference at just two runs in the previous innings.
This kind of performance, once he matures, will surely make him an outstanding talent in the future.
Kominato Haruichi's cruel offensive strategy at this moment might leave a huge psychological scar on this young pitcher, and that's not a good thing.
It's really unnecessary.
"What's that expression? Are you gloating?" Sawamura Eijun frowned as he looked at Miyuki.
At this moment, he had already put on his batting glove and was ready to step up to bat.
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