Chapter 62: Lack of Skill (Part 1)

"Good shot, strikeout!"

Sawamura won the last number of exits in the top half of the sixth inning, extending the hope of the match to the bottom half of the sixth inning.

The score is 2:1, and before the end of the game, Akagi still has two opportunities to attack, and in these two games, it will be Akagi's strongest upper line. That is, the upper line composed of Sawamura, Oda and Fengxiang.

Although there is little hope for Akagi to turn around, it is definitely not impossible.

The most important thing is that Sawamura just won the strikeout, which is really amazing. When seeing the weakness of Akagi's defense, the vast majority of viewers thought that Tenryuji would continue to carry out the short stick offensive. As long as they can continue to keep the ball on third base, then Tenryuji is very likely to score additional points.

In fact, Tenryuji Temple, which is famous all over the country for its mobility, really adopted a short-term offensive. In order to match their speed advantage, the players of Tenryu Temple practice short fights, especially tactical short fights, for a long time.

Except for a really limited number of strong sticks, the rest of the guys have pretty good sprint skills. That's why they were able to keep Sawamura's pitch on third base.

The eighth stick of Tenryuji Temple, when he stood in the strike zone, also took a short pose. It's just that his plan was seen through by Sawamura, and he deliberately mobilized him at the beginning.

Sawamura's first goal, he threw a very tricky inside corner high ball, which happened to be aimed at the position where the batter held the stick in his right hand. Although the palm of the hand is completely hidden behind the bat, in such a position, the hitter still subconsciously retracts his hand, and the baseball comes in from the place where the bat was originally located.

After a good shot, Sawamura made a big explosion for the second time, and the baseball bounced off the ground and drilled into Fengxiang's glove. This was also unexpected by the batter, who did not have time to take his bat back and also counted the bat.

After two good shots, Sawamura threw the third ball in the posture of just bursting shot.

The hitter is not stupid, he can't hit the ball that rebounds on the ground in a short game, so he takes his bat back. It's just a pity that this ball is a good one.

And just like that, the hitter was knocked out with strikeouts.

In the cowshed of Tianlong Temple, assistant coach Xiao Mu muttered angrily: "Cut, luck is really declining." ”

In the last ball, if the hitter didn't let it go, maybe Tenryuji would be able to lead the opponent 3:1. 3:1 and 2:1 are only one point apart, but they represent two completely different situations.

Akagi Junior High School once tied Nagano Metropolitan by two points in the final game, but it was absolutely impossible for them to chase Tenryuji by two points in the final game.

If you want to say the reason, it is actually very simple. Because Akagi Middle School needs the two beaters who are most feared. Sawamura Eijun and Feng Xiang Okuchi are separated. Sawamura is the first bat, and Feng Xiang is the third. And the second half of the sixth inning, starting from the eighth stick of Akagi.

"Bad luck?"

The old man shook his head and muttered, but didn't say anything. Perhaps he was the only one in the audience who saw the extraordinary throwing of Sawamura this time.

Sixth inning, bottom half. Akagi Middle School attacked.

"Good ball, good ball, good ball, strikeout!"

"Good shot!"

"Good shot!"

"Good shot!"

"Strikeout!"

There was no dragging, and although Akagi's friends worked really hard, Nanami Haruka still easily won two strikeouts from Akagi Middle School.

Not to mention his sharp change ball, just his straight ball that soared to 13 is not something that the friends of Akagi Middle School can handle.

Two outs, no one on base, and the batter took the first bat.

"First bat, pitcher, Sawamura-san!"

Originally, Sawamura played the first bat, and he calculated that he would fight Haruka Nanami in the sixth game. It's just a pity that Nanami Haruka didn't give Akagi so many opportunities to play, except for the first game where he won the hit, no matter whether it was him or Feng Xiang, Oda didn't take an effective hit from Nanami's hands.

So the scene was embarrassing, and Sawamura had to stand in the strike zone with two outs. If there's one chance left at Akagi Middle School right now, it's that he has to go to base, and he has to go back to home plate to score.

"The chance is really not big~"

With a wry smile, Sawamura could only harden it. If he doesn't go, Akagi won't have a chance at all.

Standing upright on the strike zone, the bat in Sawamura's hand shook slightly, and it looked a little bigger than the real bat.

On the pitcher's mound, Nanami Haruka's eyes were a little fluttering when he saw this scene.

Sawamura has seen this method of striking many times. At the Kanto Tournament and even in the national tournament, there are many strong fights that use such standard preparation postures.

"Pitching looks weird. But swinging the stick is different, it's very regular. ”

With a complaint, Nanami Haruka's entire attention was focused on Sawamura. He had already solved Sawamura once before, and this time he was still confident that he would solve Sawamura again.

As long as Sawamura is eliminated here, it is equivalent to cutting off all hope in Akagi.

Come on, let you see, my curveball, can you hit it?

"Whoosh!"

The small white ball flew to Sawamura's hand along the mysterious trajectory, and Sawamura waved his bat decisively, and the bat and baseball were staggered, and no one touched anyone.

"Good shot!"

The first goal was missed, and the number of balls was behind.

Sawamura's face became more solemn, maybe it was his own illusion, it didn't matter, it felt like Haruka Nanami seemed to shoot more and the ball became sharper, which really can't be underestimated.

"Whew~"

With a long sigh of relief, Sawamura's eyes were glued to Haruka Nanami, waiting for his second ball.

"Whew!"

Like a whistle arrow, the straight ball in the outer corner caught people off guard, so that Sawamura subconsciously failed to react.

"Good shot."

Two good balls in a row, straight balls mixed with sharp changing balls, coupled with a smooth rhythm, a ball speed of 130 kilometers......

Haruka Nanami deserves to be a famous super pitcher in the country.

This point, Sawamura has to admire. Although he has experience, after all, he is not a fighter known for his strikes, and his current physical fitness cannot be compared to when he was at the peak of his previous life.

If he had the peak physical fitness in his previous life, a 130-kilometer ball, he could have waited for the ball to come into his hand before swinging the bat.

Now, this can only be a good wish.

When it seemed that the mountains were at the end of their rope, Sawamura suddenly put on a short stick.

Short rods, at this time?

The moment he saw Sawamura swinging his short stick, Nanami Haruka was subconsciously stunned. In his opinion, with Sawamura's speed, no matter how good he is in a short fight, I am afraid it will be difficult for him to get to the base safely under the garrison of Tianlong Temple.

Then this short fight is very interesting!

Want to cheat?

How can it be that easy?

Nanami sneered and threw his third ball, a high-altitude curveball.

"Whoosh!"

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