Chapter 30: The First Battle
Nishitokyo, Fuchu Civic Stadium. Obviously, today is just an ordinary spring competition, but there are still a lot of people sitting on the right side of the audience, and there is only one reason for these people to arrive. That's the Qingdao players who are now standing on the side of first base, full of spirits and confidence.
"East! I'm here today, but I came here to see you! ”
"Akishima, you must not lose points today, you must do a good job of the trump card!"
"Chris-kun, you're also handsome today!"
Although the number of people is not as large as the big scene of the finals, these people who can come are generally loyal fans of Qingdao, so their shouts are not small at all.
On the other hand, the team standing on the side of third base, all wearing black and white baseball uniforms, looked a little awkward. There were very few spectators on their side, and even the faces of the players were a little nervous, because their opponent was the king of Qingdao!
"Ceremony!"
"Please advise!"
After the two teams took off their hats and saluted each other under the command of the referee, the first round of the Tokyo City Spring Tournament officially began with the match between Seido High School on the first base side and Yakushi High School on the third base side! Attack first by Seido High School!
The first bat, the beater Shimizu senior.
Okukawaji, the second-year ace of the pitcher Yakushi Okami, was looking nervously at home plate at this time, and his partner Yorinosuke Yama was also in his heart at this time.
Although every baseball boy has a dream of entering Koshien in their hearts, compared to that beautiful dream, this skinny reality has left a deep impact on them.
They know best how big the gap between themselves and Qingdao High School is, although they feel nervous and scared, but their hearts are also looking forward to the competition with the strong school, where is the gap between themselves and the whole country, it can be seen from today's competition!
The pharmacist pitched the code as soon as he calmed down, and the first ball of the game was about to be thrown. Okukawa on the pitcher's mound has a hideous expression and throws a confident shot!
"Huh."
The first goal is coming, I want the outside corner low! Watching the white ball fly over the trajectory, Shimizu Senpai did not hesitate and quickly swung the bat towards the baseball.
"Boom."
What the first ball hits! Catcher Sanrai was also shocked, and looking at the arc of the ball flying out of home plate, he immediately stood up and shouted.
"Left field!"
"Click."
It's a pity that this ball is a bit deep, and the outfield can't defend at all, and the white ball hits the ground, and a stick of Shimizu senior steps on second base.
As soon as the beginning of the game, Yakushi High School ushered in a big crisis, and the next two batters were Akishima II, the ace of Qingdao High School.
"Goo."
Looking at the evil face of Akishima's senior, Yamayori was instantly frightened and swallowed his saliva.
Okukawa, this guy is also a strong one, you must be cautious about the first ball, so let's continue to play a straight ball in the outside corner.
Okukawa, who was almost blinded by Shimizu's seniors just now, nodded, and threw a more tricky outside corner straight ball according to the code, but it was a pity that it was a bad ball. In the second ball, Okukawa threw a finger fork ball, and Akishima's senior eyes were very focused, but he still didn't swing the bat, and there was no good ball in the second bad ball.
This made the pharmacist pair uncomfortable, and in order to grab the number of balls, Okukawa threw the most unthrowable inside corner high at Akishima's seniors.
"Huh."
"Boom!"
The blow startled Sanyori, and what shocked him even more was the white ball that flew straight towards the scoreboard!
"Boom."
The second batter, Akishimajima, blasted out the inside corner with a high straight ball, and the two-point home run scored in the account!
The next Chris seniors on the court perfectly guessed the type of ball thrown by the pharmacist, and the shot that was eager to stabilize his heart after hitting the home run was definitely the pitcher's most confident shot. The winning ball belonging to the pharmacist's ace, a cut ball that came from the inside corner and wanted to escape to the outside corner was perfectly captured by Chris's seniors, and a perfect three-base hit instantly broke the pitcher's heart.
And in the face of the East seniors who appeared later, the two of them gave up directly, after all, there is no shame in Tokyo to escort him. However, in the case of the runners on first and third base, they ushered in a certain hitter who was more difficult to deal with to a certain extent, Tetsuya Yuuki.
After entanglement of three balls, a low straight ball in the inside corner was perfectly fished out, and the most stable hitter in Qingdao lived up to his name, and Chris returned to home plate to score another point.
And in the follow-up Masuko senior's high flying sacrifice ball, Ohno senior's one-hit hit, Qingdi senior's sacrificial short play after the Qingdao high school first game has scored five points, in the second out, the runner second base in the case of the pitcher is about to collapse under the condition that the pharmacist ushered in the most comfortable hitter of the game.
"Oh, this little brother is a new face, I don't know how the blow is."
"It shouldn't be bad, after all, Coach Kataoka has put him in the starting lineup, so I should be looking forward to him."
"But the arrival of this kid is to make up for the damage caused by Donghe Akishima to Qingdao's appearance, not bad, little brother."
"Hahaha, you said that Higashi and Akishima would cry, right?"
Originally, the fans of Qingdao High School were very relieved about today's game, not to mention that they had already scored so many points in the first game, so they were also in the mood to joke.
Be cautious, be cautious with the first goal!
Today's Tsurai is still repeating his caution over and over again, and Okukawa is also sweating and embarrassed, staring at the Hasuki Division in the thug area like a great enemy.
"Huh."
"Smack."
"Huh."
"Smack."
"Huh."
"Smack."
“strike! batter out! three out change! ”
Okukawa, who had three strikes and three strikeouts, looked incredulous at this time, and he looked at Hasuki Division, who was shaken by himself, as if he saw his own relatives.
"Originally, there were still normal people in Qingdao High School."
His partner Tu Lai also looked at the back of Lianmusi leaving, how handsome the two of them were at this time.
"Hiss~ this little guy's blow ......"
"Coach Kataoka didn't really pull him up to balance the loss of appearance that Higashi and Akishima brought to Aomichi, right?"
"This kid's name is Lian, and Lianmusi always feels so familiar......"
Now, even the fans of Seido High School are looking at Hasuki Si with a confused expression on his face after being struck out.
"Ace, this guy, the blow is still so bad." In the audience, Yukiichi in the cheerleaders of Seido High School also covered his mouth and snickered when he watched Hasuki Division's performance. Kuramochi, Aso and the others on the side all muttered in a low voice that they were really embarrassed by Qingdao.
"Hehe, swinging the stick is still as casual as ever."
Looking at Hasuki Division, who had returned to the bench, senior Chris, who had already put on protective gear, stepped forward to talk.
"Stop being sarcastic, Chris senpai."
Hasuki shrugged helplessly, shouldn't he be a pitcher who can't hit well. And Chris senior, do you believe so much that I'm going to be dealt with so quickly? Protective gear is worn now?
"Do you need a break, Renmu."
"No, I didn't move much just now."
Hasuki took the gloves from Chris and walked out of the bench, then climbed onto the pitcher's mound under the bewildered gaze of the pharmacist and the audience.
"What, Akishima doesn't pitch today......"
"Oh, this little guy turned out to be a pitcher, so it's forgivable for a slightly weaker blow."
"Hmm... I still think this kid looks a little familiar. ”
When the pharmacist on the third base saw that it was only a freshman who had climbed the pitcher's mound, his lifeless eyes instantly lit up, and he danced at the players in the beater's area.
"Bastard boy, you're only allowed to drop one point in this game."
"Haha, the difference between Lianmu and the score is big enough, just let it go."
"If you're scared, find an overseer and replace you."
"Huh."
Hasuki Tsukasa on the pitcher's hill sneered when he listened to the shouts of the seniors behind him, and everyone thought he was talking to someone!
Looking at Hasuki Division, who had already entered the state, Chris Senior smiled at the corner of his mouth, and then began to guide him.
For the first ball, let's say hello first, Hasuki.
Oh, Chris senpai.
Hasuki gently rubbed the fingers of his right hand, feeling that it was almost suitable, and he gently threw down the non-slip powder towel in his hand.
As the towel clicked to the ground, Hasuki raised his left leg high, and his right arm was bent behind his shoulder. After the body reaches the perfect pitching position, the muscles explode instantly.
"Step." With the slamming of his left leg to the ground and the arrow in his right arm, the white light shone from the pitcher's mound and hit home plate.
"Whew!"
At this time, the somewhat forgetful uncle in the audience finally remembered some familiar little guys in front of him.
"Oh! I remember, this guy, this guy is a prodigy lotus-"
"Boom!"
The catch roared, and the sound instantly overshadowed the noise on the sidelines and the exclamations of the uncle.
Faced with this ball, the hitter could only look at the figure on the pitcher's mound with a proud look on his face, and the referee's shouts could be heard in his ears.
“strike!”