Chapter Twenty-Nine: A Dramatic Home Run (2-in-1)
Nishitokyo, quarterfinals.
Aoyama High School's challenge to Nishitokyo's wealthy Seido High School is in full swing.
As far as today's game is concerned, the previously unknown Qingshan University has shown dark horse-level combat effectiveness.
When the game reached the second game, the score of the two sides was still 0:0.
Although the Seongdo High School baseball team is a bit stronger offensively, the overall situation shows that the two teams are evenly matched.
A dark horse team is on par with the national-level giant Qingdao High School.
Now, the two teams are playing the rhythm of the pitcher battle.
In the stands, those spectators who supported the Seido High School baseball team were stunned.
In this situation, they can't even complain about Qingdao. In good conscience, the Qingdao players performed well.
Even Superintendent Kataoka, who is known for his strictness, failed to find fault with his proud disciples.
During the break in the game, Kataoka supervised the tactics.
More than once, he set his eyes on the rest area opposite.
When I read the information before, Qingdao High School was definitely careful and studied it carefully.
The final result is that although Tsingshan University is quite powerful, it should not pose much of a threat to Tsingtao.
Unexpectedly, the opponent's throwing and capture actually retained their strength in the previous game.
"The other party did a good job! But you have to believe that the results of your training on weekdays, keep playing at this pace, they will definitely not last long. ”
Superintendent Kataoka said categorically.
I have to say that the other party's performance impressed him.
But the gap between the giants and ordinary colleges and universities is not something that can be made up after one or two rounds of good performance.
As time drags on for a long time, the gap in physical strength and experience will gradually be revealed.
And now, the most important thing for the Qingdao High School baseball team is to maintain their own rhythm and not panic or mess up.
Although the time he has been in the superintendent has not been particularly long, Kataoka is well aware.
In those classic cases of the weak defeating the strong on the baseball field, the reason why the weak team performed well is of course very important.
But more often than not, it is because the strong team has its own problems, which gives the weak team a chance.
The Qingdao High School baseball team he led must not make such a low-level mistake.
In the second half of the second inning, the Qingdao High School baseball team attacked.
Although the superintendent told him in the rest area, everyone should not be in a hurry, just stabilize their rhythm.
But how can the players who stand on the court listen?
Dong Qingguo, who has a big belly, pouts a mouth, and his eyes are very vicious.
After standing in the strike zone, he also tried to warm up with a few swings of the bat.
The baseball flew in front of West Wind's eyes, and West Wind subconsciously swallowed a mouthful of saliva.
This man is different!
You don't have to really fight, just looking from the side, you can feel the west wind fiercely.
They are no match for the man in front of them!
Although the Eastern Qing Kingdom also had weaknesses.
But compared to his foul-level strength, Dongqingguo's weakness is simply not worth mentioning.
If a pitch hits a little bit with his bat, the ball can fly out.
No one is out, no one is on base.
In terms of timing, it's not a good time to escort the hitter.
But the speed of the Eastern Qing Kingdom itself is very average, and the fighters after it, Xifeng Lie, have also thought of a way to solve them.
"It's not that you have to go head-to-head with the other party, choose to escort!"
Zephyr is very pragmatic, and in the face of high-risk opponents, he chooses to avoid what he can.
Kujo on the pitcher's mound was somewhat unwilling.
The other party is the best in Tokyo!
Even if it is placed in the whole country, the striking strength of the Eastern Qing Kingdom can be counted.
Being able to play against such a master is basically the wish of every good pitcher.
From this point of view, Kujo certainly hopes to meet the Eastern Qing Kingdom head-on.
But, no!
As the ace of Aoyama High School, his duty is not to compete with the strong basemates of the Qingdao High School baseball team, but to lead the team to victory.
Whether he wants to or not, standing in the position of the team and escorting Dongqingguo is undoubtedly a correct choice.
"Bad ball!"
"Bad ball!!"
"Bad ball!!"
"Bad ball!!"
"Escort to base!!"
No bluffing, no superfluous things.
The casting partner of Tsingshan University chose the easiest way to escort him, Jingyuan.
It was as if they were telling the players of the Seongdo High School baseball team that they would not play against real powerhouses.
"Qingshan, this is too cowardly!"
"Were you directly frightened by Dongyu?"
"It's the No. 1 in the Tokyo area."
The people in the stands are whispering.
Although there is some criticism of Qingshan University, it is more of a tribute to the Eastern Qing Kingdom.
Everyone seems to think that with the strength shown by the Qing Kingdom in the east, he deserves such treatment.
Even if he himself doesn't like this kind of treatment very much, he can't change everyone's opinion.
No one is out, there is someone on first base.
Yuuki, who hit the fifth bat, stood in the strike zone.
In the next few seconds, people finally saw the truly terrifying place of Aoyama University.
Zephyr, who was in the catcher's position, glanced at Yuuki with his eyes, and then nodded slightly at Kujo on the pitcher's hill.
Kujou comprehended, nodded lightly as well, and glanced behind him with the rest of his eyes.
The guerrillas from Aoyama University took a few steps back.
Before you know it, they've laid a trap.
At this time, the friends of the Qingdao High School baseball team were still naïve and didn't notice anything.
Until they were ready to launch an offensive brazenly.
Kujo's pitch seemed to be wrong, and the baseball flew to the inside corner, and although the position was relatively off, the speed was not fast.
Yuki in the strike zone, of course, will not let go of such a mistake.
He firmly grasped the bat in his hand with both hands, and hit the flying baseball hard.
"Buzz!"
When the bat was swinging, it was as if there was a muffled thunder in the strike zone.
Zephyr's heart sank.
Yuuki's swing seems to be faster and more decisive than in the video.
Fortunately......
Just as the bat was about to touch the baseball, the baseball suddenly sank.
Yuuki, who had already swung his bat, didn't have time to react, and could only watch as the bat hit the baseball.
"Ping..."
The ball that was hit flew away like a dog chasing a rabbit.
The Qingdao friends who saw this scene were directly dumbfounded.
And so it is again!
In the first game, after Tanaka hit the base, Hidesawa hit such a shot, and he was double-killed.
Originally, everyone thought it was a matter of luck.
Now it seems that things are not so simple.
Now the same situation has appeared again, and when it comes to luck, it's a bit of a.
This should be the tactic of Tsingshan University, they deliberately let people up, and then wait for the opportunity to win the double kill.
The idea is crazy, even somewhat illogical.
But this is the only plausible explanation.
Will the tragedy be repeated?
"Smack!"
Baseball was stopped by the first baseman of Aoyama High School!
At first, he wanted to turn around and pass to second base.
Dongqingguo has already started, and now there are still seven or eight meters left from the second base.
But the first baseman of Aoyama raised his hand for a moment, but he couldn't pass the ball.
can only watch, Dong Qingguo successfully ran to second base.
One is out, and there is someone on second base.
"What's going on?"
Aoyama University shouted a timeout.
Their plan to kill a double kill failed.
On the other side, the players of the Qingdao High School baseball team broke out in a cold sweat.
When the first double kill came, they thought it was a coincidence.
But this time, facing Higashi and Yuuki.
The players from Aoyama High School almost killed them just now.
That's telling.
The double kill is not a coincidence, but a trap designed before.
Aoyama High School, the west wind is strong.
This sudden player really brought a huge impact to the players of the Seido High School baseball team.
There was silence in the stands at first.
It took two or three seconds before I started taking pictures cracklingly.
The three high school players of the city university who came to watch the game looked at each other one by one.
They don't know what to complain about, and the luck of the Qingdao High School baseball team is too much.
Compared with the team competing with the third high school of the city university, the Qingshan University in front of him is not a level at all.
Before playing with them, Qingdao encountered such a difficult opponent, and he was afraid that he would have to show more strength.
"Looks like God is helping us!"
Superintendent Tahara said.
"Don't live up to God's good intentions, take a good look at what Qingdao does next?"
Mr. Kataoka, what kind of hole cards did you prepare before, take them out~
"Sixth bat, guerrilla, Zhang Han."
In the expectant eyes of the fans, Zhang Han stood in the strike zone.
Xifeng Lie and Jiujo are still relatively familiar with Zhang Han.
Although in the last game, Zhang Han only scored one hit, compared with the first game, it was like two people.
That's telling.
In other words, the matching ball in the second round of Qingdao High School is something that Zhang Han doesn't like.
With the successful experience of Metropolitan No. 3 High School, they only need to draw a scoop according to the gourd, and then they can't go wrong.
With a mind in mind, Kujo on the pitcher's mound threw the ball to the center of the good ball belt.
In the last game, Metropolitan No. 3 High School used such a match to solve Zhang Han.
When Zhang Han won the hit, he didn't hit a low ball.
Kujou threw the ball out with confidence, and according to his thoughts, it shouldn't be difficult to solve Zhang Han.
Unexpectedly.
Zhang Han, who was in the strike zone, saw the flying baseball, and his eyes flashed with joy.
This position, for the average hitter, may be a little awkward.
But it doesn't get much more comfortable for him.
The bat in his hand roared out.
Zhang Han's bat was swung out diagonally, which looked like a non-abusive striking posture, and Zhang Han used it handy.
"Ping!"
The bat hit the baseball solidly, and the ball flew straight away.
2:0!
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