Chapter 24 Don't take it in the straight, but wait for the ball in the curve

Break between offense and defense swapping. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. biquge。 info

"Uraga, your helmet, you'll be the first to hit later......" Captain Ryo Tomozawa.

“Thank,You! Captain! Uraga took the helmet.

"And the bat, Uraga senpai."

"Yo Si! Yabe, if I can get on base later, you'll have to find a way to send me to the scoring circle! ”

"Uraga, you didn't perform at all before, are you sure you can really get on base?" Wei Youdou's teasing.

"Yuto, you're a beginner and you're just watching from the back!"

"Youdou, although you have taken my place, don't forget your identity!" The voice of Katsuji Waito (back number 9).

"Yo Yo Yo! Although the little brother is not talented, I dare to say that I can get on the circle myself! ”

"Youdou, this pitcher's change ball is too much to deal with, will you play the change ball?"

"Yuto, don't be so arrogant as a beginner!"

"Waido, please come and do me a favor...... Put the water from the water dispenser ...... Top up! "Yamada Hirayoshi (back number 15) suddenly called for help.

The witch overseer, Kamino Moon Belea, watched with satisfaction as the wild ball boys prepared to attack in the rest area: Hmm! Solidarity in action, optimism and positivity, and an atmosphere of unrelenting efforts...... This little sapling named "Our Team" has inadvertently grown up again! What a delight!

The witch's point of view, well...... Sure enough, the perspective is unique, and it is not something that mortals like us can comprehend......

The witch overseer flipped over the game record in her hand: Well, our ACE is in good shape at the moment. It seems that even the top-level line of the main lineup of the Kokushikan can't easily score points from Junichiro. The defensive line built with ACE Junichiro as the pillar is still satisfactory.

The witch overseer turned to look up at the opposing pitcher on the pitcher's mound who was practicing pitching:

However, since the Kokushikan was replaced with this pitcher...... The gorgeous colorful change ball makes our line so far helpless. We are pitchers who have successfully pitched 6 innings, and opponents are pitchers who have only pitched 1 inning. What was a surprise attack that we led in the first half of the game has now turned into a close pitcher encounter. Does that mean we don't have the ability to score points from the Kokushikan's main lineup?

Hmm╭(╯^╰)╮Hmph! So let's lower our requirements! It's a rare opportunity to play such a high-level change ball! Let the players let go of their hands and feet and aim specifically at the change ball!

"In the second half of the 6th inning, the attacking side, the future hopes for the university." - A sweet and clear voice is broadcasting.

"6th baseman, second baseman Uraga-kun, back number 4."

Uraga also looked at the pitcher's mound in the right hitter zone.

A discordant voice suddenly jumped into Uraga's thoughts, "Uraga, you didn't show anything before......"

Uraga unconsciously clenched the bat: (╰_╯) How can you rest! Beginner! How dare you be so arrogant! Absolutely unbearable!

Kokushikan Catcher Shrine Temple (⊙_⊙; ): Huh? How do I feel like the temperature is rising near home plate?

Belch...... It's better to put in the game first and give the pitching code.

Left cast ace Mito accepts the code.

Pedal sideways, raise your hands and face, throw your arms with flat shoulders, and throw the ball!

"Wow!"

"Bang!" The catcher catches the ball.

“Ball!” The referee decided.

Uraga took advantage of the gap between pitching and rearranged his batting preparation posture: the outside corner, the throw was a little off, the ball speed was not fast, and he kept a normal mind and continued to observe......

The big and wise catcher Makyagi glanced at the batter through the mask: "Waiting for us to throw the ball with the good ball in order to get the good ball?" Then please wait slowly......

ACE unhurriedly threw the second ball under the guidance of the catcher.

"Wow!"

"Bang!" The ball changed direction dramatically before it went to base, but it was still easily received by the hands of the moving gloves.

“Ball,Two!” The referee decided.

Uraga withdrew his gaze from observing the catcher's gloves, and looked up at his own rest area by the way: ...... (⊙o⊙) Oh?

I saw the "signalman + herald" Torajiro Konishi (back number 17) dancing in the rest area - sent an instruction from the witch overseer, "Aim at the change ball, and swing the stick if you feel good!" ”

Uraga touched his helmet and looked at the pitcher's mound again:

The superintendent's instructions have been received, but the pitcher's change ball is not simple, and the pitch just now is of superior level in terms of the amplitude of change or the difference in height, and easy pursuit will destroy the rhythm of the strike. Let's use the lead to get the pitcher's ball out with more balls!

Catcher Manuji passes the ball back: the hitter ignores the curveball that comes in from the outside corner and passes through the good ball and falls low in the middle of the pack to become a bad ball......

That's how the next ball is thrown.

ACE Mito threw the ball with a flat shoulder and an arm.

"Wow!"

Uraga keeps an eye on the incoming ball: a straight ball high in the outside corner? In fact...... Or a fishing ball thrown into the outer corner, right?

"Bang!" The ball changed direction sharply inside before hitting base, and the catcher easily closed it with a flick of his glove.

“Strike!” The referee decided.

What a wonderful slide! The arc of this change can only be described as beautiful! Uraga couldn't help but admire.

"The next goal is this! ACE! "The catcher Shingu Temple issued a code.

ACE throws the ball out.

"Wow!"

Uraga stared at the ball: let go of the curveball, straight ball? Or a slider?

"Whew!" Swing the baton too early.

Oops, neither a straight ball nor a slippery ball! Uraga found out that he had been hit.

“Strike,Two!” The referee decided.

Catcher Manuyaji passes the ball back: This speedball is good! Let the beater swing away.

The shrine gave a code, and the fifth ball was thrown.

"Wow!"

The ball is spinning.

Uraga's brain is also running at high speed: I judge this ball to be a curveball! The left pitcher's ← abscissa change ball is relatively advantageous for me as a right-hand hitter! Then I'll keep an eye on the inside corner to deal with this curveball!

Swing the ball when it flies from my right to my left!

In a flash, the ball began to deflect......

Uraga Watching the Ball: Judgment is correct! It's a curveball indeed!

If you don't make a move, wait for when!

"......"

"Dang!"

The bat is swung out, and the head of the bat hits the incoming ball.

The ball made an interesting parabola, skimmed the pitcher's mound, and landed between first and second base.

Will it be a hitter?

I saw that the second baseman of the Guoshi Pavilion was not chaotic, the pace was stable, and the defense was in place!

The ball that still stubbornly rolls forward...... Captured in one fell swoop.

"Bang!" Pass to the first baseman!

“Out!” The first base referee punches and decides!

Observant Witch Overseer: Hmm...... is worthy of being a regional hero, this bomb is half a step away, and the infield will not be able to deal with it; After receiving the ball, the player passes the ball without making any adjustments, which is to observe in advance, and the pace can be concise and clear; The quick and agile action of receiving and passing is the embodiment of high-quality training. The Uchino garrison of the Kokushikan is really well-trained!

Yuya Uraga, who was out of the game, returned to the rest area and thought: If I had stood a little further forward or taken a small step forward, I would have a chance to handle it better. The change ball in actual combat is really very different from the pitching machine simulation......

"7 bats, right fielder Yabe, back number 7." - A sweet and clear voice is broadcasting.

Akio Yabe entered the right-hand hitter zone, and as soon as he looked up, he saw movement in his side's rest area.

Signalman Torajiro Konishi is dancing again!

Yabe touches his helmet and takes a batting ready-to-hit pose.

The catcher Zhengongji squatted in his position and glanced at the beater lightly.

Signal the code.

ACE pitching.

"Wow!"

Yabe just looked at the ball and didn't swing it.

"Bang!" The ball goes into the glove.

“Strike!” The referee decided.

Catcher: A straight ball from the inside corner grabbed a good number of balls and our ace was in shape...... Very good!

"Go all out for an outside corner this time, ACE!"

Pitcher Mito nodded.

"Wow!"

Yabe is still just looking at the ball, and his heart and body are not fluctuating.

"Bang!" The ball is caught by a glove.

“Ball!”

Catcher Mamiyaji: The beater didn't act at all, just watched...... Is it a wait-and-match tactic? Hum......

"The next curveball, out of the hitter's range of attack, cuts into the good ball band from the right side to the left (left to right from the left pitcher's point of view)."

Pitcher Mito throws the third ball.

"Wow!"

Yabe is aware that this ball is a change ball! Keep an eye on it!

The ball is getting closer......

This ball is a curved ball! Yabe recognizes the incoming ball and swings the bat!

Let's slow down the clip of Yabe's shot in frame rate: Yabe's swing of the bat with his arm has swept outward across the home plate, but Yabe's eyes are on the Catcher's glove, which has just entered the base and is about to enter the catcher's glove.

"Bang!" Catch the ball with gloves.

“Strike,Two!”

The catcher is in a good mood: the hitter is completely unmatched with the correct time to hit the ball.

The hitter Yabe was a little hesitant in his heart: (o_O) Simata, this change of ball...... I can't bear it!

Yabe looked up at his side's rest area, seeking vitality support ("fire" support was obviously impossible).

The Witch Overseer had the herald convey her unwavering will: "Aim for the Change Ball with all your might!" ”

Then, Yabe-kun is this expression (→_→)!

I can't help but say that the fourth ball was thrown......

"Wow!"

"Hoo ......"

"Bang!" Catcher catches the ball.

“Strike,Three!” The referee decided "Batter, Out!" ”

The hitter who swings this ball with all his strength in his life - Yabe (┬_┬)! Losing his balance in the hitting area, half-kneeling and half-crouching......

Live commentary seats.

Oshima: "Three strikeouts!" The last ball is also a curveball with amazing arcs and drops! ”

Narrator Horiguchi: "It seems that in the future, I hope that colleges and universities will not be able to come up with a response to the change ball!" After the main ACE of the Kokushikan appeared, the situation was stabilized, and the game gradually entered the mode of pitching battles. As we move into the second half of the game, how will the game play out...... It's starting to be confusing. ”

“5:0”

(ˇ^ˇ) Commentator Oshima silently looked at the scoreboard.

The name commentary Horiguchi is ...... Smile but don't answer, your heart is at ease.