Chapter 22: The Key to the Battle of Saigo
Falling Balls.
Galloping figure.
"Safe base!!"
With the perfect blow of the ninth base of Saigo High School, the runner on the first base bag quickly bypassed the second base bag, and at the moment when the middle fielder Isashiki will pick up the ball and throw it in the direction of the infield, he successfully stepped on the base bag of the third base, and Xixiang High School suddenly broke out in the first half of this fifth inning after nearly half of the game, no one was out, there were people on second and third base, and then there was a new round of upper play line from Saigo High School.
The faces of the senior Inoue on the pitcher's mound changed slightly.
When there is someone on third base, a new round of upper line is ushered in.
Still no one is out.
Whether it's flying high and sacrificing the ball, or forcing a point.
Or putting on such a posture and using normal strikes to earn hits is a pretty safe way to score points, and it is also the most offensive tactic that can put pressure on the defender.
A fierce battle close to half-time.
Facing Qingdao High School's line, that game is comparable to a terrifying suppressive force.
In the first half of this fifth inning, Saigo High School finally sounded the clarion call for a counterattack.
"Wow, Saigo High School is planning to turn the tide of the game in this game."
"Tsk, there is a five-point difference, it stands to reason that there is no need to be in a hurry, give up a point, get a solid number of outs, you can control the loss to the minimum range, but such a choice also has risks, if you let Xixiang High School get a point too easily, not only will it not be beneficial to ease the situation, but it may also increase the arrogance of Xixiang High School."
"It's not much, as long as you can score more than two points, the game flow that was originally completely reversed to the Qingdao side will be pulled back a little bit by Xixiang High School."
"Haha, sure enough, the mid-game game is the most exciting."
"Is it Xixiang to take back a city, or is Qingdao High School strongly suppressed!"
"Hey, hey!!"
The audience, who originally thought that the outcome had been decided, were all in good spirits when they saw the strong counterattack of Saigo High School in the first half of the fifth game.
The abuse contest that has already been scripted is not only popular with iron fans.
The rest of the audience was not the slightest bit interested.
It must be this kind of game that repeats and ups and downs in the middle of the game, which is the best game that most neutral viewers want to see (of course, the ups and downs of rookies pecking at each other, that is still insensitive).
"Don't worry too much about the runner on third base, the infield, the middle guard, can give a point, but you have to get a number of outs, and the infield must be ready for a double kill."
On the bench, Superintendent Kataoka made a slight gesture with his right hand, and looked at the infielders of Seido High School on the court with a serious expression.
"Yes!"
Especially in the senior of the Eastern Qing Kingdom, who is the third baseman.
Even widened his eyes, and that hideous appearance made the city standing near the base bag feel like he was being topped by some fierce beast, and his back couldn't help but feel cold.
"There are people at third base, and the strike zone is Tanaka-kun, the captain of Saigo High School, and Seigo High School has chosen the middle guard here, is it Seigo High School that breaks through the Seigo defense line and scores a point, or does Seigo High School succeed in stopping Saigo High School's strong attack!? First goal!!
"Let go of a little throw, Inoue senior, we will keep an eye on the runners, you can concentrate on dealing with the beaters."
From the one just now.
Chris's predecessors clearly understood that the old mistakes of their seniors have been committed again, or it should be said that it is a fault under the merits, the pitcher should indeed pitch with a cautious posture at the time of pitching, however, too cautious and conservative will become a constraint at some critical moments.
Inoue Senpai is a gap between himself and the top pitchers in his own right.
There is also a habit that is not a disadvantage in most cases, but becomes a disadvantage when necessary.
That's the biggest problem for Inoue seniors.
Or should it be said, because he was too self-aware and realized the upper limit of his strength, which led to Inoue seniors choosing this cautious way of pitching, because he was burdened with the back number of the trump card, because he was burdened with the expectations of the whole team, so he didn't want to, and he couldn't make mistakes, the glory of the team as a whole, the trust of all teammates, was carried on his body, Inoue senior knew the meaning and weight of this back number behind him, for Inoue senior, such a choice was his only choice, And this does not seem to be a wrong choice, but the reality in front of us is.
The most important moments are often encountered in the game.
This way of pitching of Inoue's seniors could not lead the team to break through the predicament, but was besieged to death by the opponent, especially in last year's summer competition, because of their own mistakes, the team lost unnecessary points, even if the follow-up seniors tried their best to save the situation, and finally because the score difference was too large, they were defeated by the three high schools of the city university, which became the haze that will never linger in the hearts of Inoue's seniors.
Last year's fall contest began.
Not to mention big mistakes, the probability of small mistakes is almost close to 0.
This cannot be said and is not a plus.
However, because of this, Cheng is also cautious, and defeat is also cautious, Seido High School still lost to Black Soil Pavilion High School in last year's autumn competition.
After that game.
Chris's seniors are only then really aware of the problem that exists in Inoue's seniors.
Today, the first round of this spring tournament.
This old problem of Inoue's predecessors has erupted again.
In the face of such a situation, Chris seniors don't seem to have any other choice, the only thing that can be done is to give Inoue seniors more trust and use their own way to encourage Inoue seniors.
Superintendent Kataoka, who was on the bench, frowned slightly at this time.
Chris spread his arms at home plate, lightly hammered the ball sleeve with his right hand, and looked at Koji Inoue on the pitcher's mound with a resolute expression.
"Come on, Mr. Inobe."
"Lord Ace, I'll leave it to you here."
"Crush them."
"Koji, let's take down the beater."
"Don't be a soft-footed shrimp here, Koji!!"
On the first base side stand, the supporters of Qingdao High School also broke out into bursts of enthusiastic cheers at this moment.
Noisy pitch.
Intense atmosphere.
One point.
One ball.
One hit.
It's all a battle where every second counts!!
Standing in the stands.
The first-year freshmen, who had all come to watch the game, were all nervous and excited at the moment, and this was the high school baseball they were looking forward to.
That's what they're looking forward to.
At this time.
Even if it's Miyuki's guy.
There are also a little waves in the depths of my heart.
I really want to play!!
I really want to play!!
Looking at the wide stadium in front of him, Miyuki's pupils revealed a look of irrepressible longing.
“playball!!”
"First goal, straight ball high in the inside corner."
A batter from Saigo High School who is standing urgently.
The high-pitched words of the referee who sounded behind him.
At home base, Chris did not hesitate to put the ball set in the high position of the inside corner, and made a code gesture to the senior Inoue on the pitcher's mound.