If Seichi is studying how to conquer Yokohama ace Ken Kawakaku, then for Aodo pitchers such as Yagami Yagami and Jingujiichi, it is how to keep the score under the strong offensive of Yokohama's line, and lose as few points as possible or even not lose points.

In order to qualify for the final, both sides will have to give their teams all their strength to deal with it.

Superintendent Kataoka began announcing the starting lineup for the semifinals:

"A stick, guerrilla, Taro Fukuda."

"Second baseman, third baseman, Kotaro Tojima."

"Three sticks, left fielder, Yuki Tanaka."

"Four bats, first baseman, Dongqingguo."

"Five sticks, Nakanofielder, Murasuke Taiki."

"Six, right fielder, Takashi Fujii."

"Seven, second baseman, Tetsuya Yuuki."

"Eight sticks, catcher, Kentaro Matsuda."

"Nine bats, pitcher, Jinguji one."

Hearing that his name was in the first list, Jinguji nodded vigorously and shouted, "Yes!" ”

Being a starting pitcher in the semifinals could mean that he can't be featured as a starting pitcher in the finals on April 4, but winning the semifinals two days later is the moment that counts.

"Although the opponent is very strong this time, no matter who the opponent is, I am sure that you will do your best to win the game!"

"Yes!" Everyone in Qingdao replied in unison.

"Don't go out to train tomorrow, just have a good rest day and have plenty of energy to meet the next games." After announcing the starting list for the semi-finals and tomorrow's schedule, Superintendent Kataoka added, "There may be a TV station coming over tomorrow for an interview, so you don't have to be too nervous, just answer truthfully." ”

The next morning, the interview team that had been arranged in advance with Kataoka arrived at the guesthouse where the Seido people were staying, and they did not ask to film the training content of the players, but they filmed many of the content of the athletes in their daily life.

The reporters who came to interview also invited several contestants who are currently attracting attention, such as Higashi Kiyokuni, Murasuke Taiki, Jinguji Ichi, and Yagami Yagami, to do a five- to ten-minute individual interview and shooting, and it took more than an hour before ending their interviews.

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Yagami called Keisuke Miyauchi in front: "Miyauchi, accompany me to throw a few balls and warm up." ”

"Okay, I'll go get the protective gear." Keisuke Miyauchi nodded and went back to his room to get his catcher armor.

Tomorrow is the semi-final against Yokohama, and Matsuda and Jinguji are having a pre-match exchange, after all, catchers need to confirm the status of the pitcher so that they can plan accordingly for the match match. Of course, this also led to him having to find Miuchi to practice with him in the throwing trap.

Yagami returned to his room to pick up the pitcher's ball sleeve and left the guesthouse with Keisuke Miyauchi.

When the two of them were about to leave, they happened to see Tetsuya Yuki carrying a bat in his hand, and it seemed that he was about to go out to practice swinging the bat.

Behind him, Jun Izaki and Toru Masuko were also holding bats and were about to go out together to practice swinging their bats.

Seeing this, the crowd gathered together and walked out to the playground of the middle school they had borrowed.

At the end of the day's practice, everyone went to bed very early in order to prepare for tomorrow's semi-finals in the best condition.

The next day, after everyone got up and washed, they did a simple exercise in the courtyard of the homestay.

At eight o'clock, Qingdao people came to the Japanese room one after another for breakfast, and the whiteboard in front of them read, "Leave on time at 10 o'clock in the morning."

After breakfast, the Qingdao people returned to their rooms for a final rest.

At 10 o'clock in the morning, the Qingdao people boarded the school bus and headed for Hanshin Koshien.

Outside Hanshin Koshien Stadium, fans from all over the country come to enjoy a game or two, either for their teams or just to enjoy a game or two.

When the Seido bus stopped at the Hanshin Koshien drop-off point, many Seido fans flocked to cheer for the Seido players.

"Qingdao! Qingdao! Qingdao! ”

"King Qingdao, dominate the country!"

"Tokyo must win! Tokyo must win! ”

"Please, Superintendent Kataoka, and the last two!"

The Seido crowd followed behind Superintendent Kataoka and Minister Ota, and walked into the athletes' passage amid the cheers of the surrounding crowd.

On the other side, the school bus stop in Yokohama also has the enthusiastic support that is not inferior to the Qingdao side.

The captains of Seichi and Yokohama still went to the referee first to guess and confirm whether to attack first or not.

"So, it's confirmed, Qingdao attacks first, Yokohama attacks later, there is no objection, right?"

After guessing the boxing, the referee said to the two of them.

"Yes." Both of them nodded their heads and said they had no objections.

"I hope you can bring a good game today, give it your all and leave no regrets." After the referee finished speaking, he left with the starting list submitted by Aomichi and Yokohama.

Higashikiyokuni and Yokohama's captain Nagashi Fukuda nodded to each other, then each returned to their teammates and led them towards the entrance and exit of the arena.

As the players from both sides appeared on the field, the spectators in the stands cheered and applauded.

"The two teams that are now entering the field, on the first base, are the representative teams from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and they have entered the Seido High School for the first time in six years. On the third base side, it is the representative team from Kanto, the wealthy frequent guest Yokohama High School. Today, they're going to battle it out here for that ticket to the finals! The narrator began to introduce the two teams.

On the field, the staff is busy filling in the soil and drawing lines to tidy up the field.

After putting their backpacks and equipment in their respective rest areas, the Seido and Yokohama players came to the edge of the field to warm up and wait for the semi-finals to begin.

At 10:57 a.m., the referee signaled that the game was about to begin, and the players of Qingdao and Yokohama lined up with their respective captains on both sides of the field.

"Ceremony!"

The Seido team then withdrew from the field, leaving only Yokohama's garrison to move to their next position.

Yokohama's ace Ken Kawakaku walked up to the pitcher's mound, bent down to pick up the baseball that had been placed there in advance, stroked it with both hands, wiped off the dirt on it, and turned the baseball in his hand with his right hand and carried it behind him.

Yokohama's catcher Nagashi Fukuda will crouch down behind the home plate and give a code to their ace Ken Kawakaku.

The two sides threw several warm-up balls back and forth.

The referee looked at his watch, and the time for the start of the game was approaching, and turned his head to the Yokohama catcher next to him, Nagamasa Fukuda.