Sunday, Fuchu Stadium.

Because of the rest day, there were a lot more people in the stands than usual today, but that's not the only reason.

The reason why the uncles came over rain or shine was because of both sides of this game.

In the West Tokyo derby, the old rival of the semi-finals, King Seido High School, will face off against Xianquan High School, which is most likely to overturn the troika!

One thing that has to be said is that this year's spring tournament has seen the final stage of the West Tokyo full of flowers.

Due to the reason why Qingdao High School successfully stopped the overlord Tetoshi's footsteps, the top combat power of the Higashi Tokyo team instantly dropped by a level. There are only two teams left in the quarterfinals, and unfortunately both teams have drawn a not-so-good opponent.

Three highs and rice seeds.

Although there is some suspicion of sycophants in West Tokyo, it is a pity that in everyone's minds, the Spring Festival journey of all teams in East Tokyo can only stop in the semi-finals.

The one-sided promotion in Tokyo is a testament to how terrifying the West Tokyo Division is.

As for now, the game has quietly begun.

Looking at the tall and thin figure standing on the pitcher's mound, the uncles in the stands discussed it one after another.

"Haha, sure enough, in the face of his old opponent, Coach Sensen Kataoka still didn't let Hasuki-kun start?"

"Well, this is understandable, but Xianquan is an old and strong school, and it is still in the same competition area in the summer. Coach Kataoka also wants to play more easily in the summer. ”

"Don't talk about that, it's Tanbo who pitched today, I don't know how he's doing today. Although the strength is good, but the problem of being nervous when you encounter a strong school is very fatal.,If you break into Koshien, it's full of opponents of the level of Xianquan.。 ”

"Hehe, don't you know if you look at it first, Tanba has also entered the second grade this year, let's look forward to his growth."

On the third base side, the first attack in this game was Xianquan High School. Coach Ukai, a well-known wisdom general in western Tokyo, looked at Tsukasa Hasunagi, who was sitting on the bench, and smiled kindly.

"Oh, I really don't want the old man to spy on the treasure in your hand, Coach Kataoka.

Then he glanced at Tanba-senpai, who had made the first move, and then smiled and touched his wrinkled chin, a hint of sinister flashing in his eyes.

"But if that's the case, then we have too many opportunities to take advantage of this game.

Originally, I was thinking of giving up this game to cultivate Maki, but since you made such a move, then I will unceremoniously accept the initiative of this game, and the confidence that the successful defeat of King Qingdao in the spring brings to the players is also good. ”

After shaking his head with a smile, Coach Ukai clapped his hands and motioned for his players to come closer, and then said with a smile.

"Everyone should be familiar with Tanba-kun who started the game, I just played against him in the fall, and he is definitely not a pitcher who can't be attacked.

Patiently entangle with him from the beginning of the first game, don't want the bad ball, aim for a straight ball that is easy to play, and keep creating a crisis for him from the beginning, and then aim for the curveball that he will definitely throw in a crisis.

Oh, go for it. The image of him being knocked down in the fall is still in my mind, so let's drag him off the pitcher's mound again this time. ”

"Yes, Overseer!"

After listening to Coach Ukai's command, the Xianquan players shouted in unison, they believe 100% in the tactics supervised by their old monsters, because they won all the way by relying on this.

"A batter, second baseman Nihara-kun."

After glancing at the beater, Chris quickly set up his gloves.

[Be cautious on the first goal, Tanba.] 】

[I know, Chris. 】

Tampo nodded, then raised his left leg and swung his right arm sharply.

"Whew!"

"Smack!"

“ball！”

[Isn't it in sight, so what about this ball.] 】

Seeing that the beater Chris who was not moving in the face of the first ball moved his feet slightly, the code of the second ball was quickly given.

"Whew!"

"Boom!"

“foul！”

This ball was directly swinged, and after glancing at the hitter's response, Chris quickly thought of the next match. In the face of such a hitter, he will never miss the opportunity to steal a good ball.

"Whew!"

"Smack!"

“strike！ batter out！ ”

Soon the first hitter was won after five balls, and the follow-up hitter also won after a few balls, and the game was successfully won with three up and three downs, and Tambo locked first base with his own pitch.

Looking at the Qingdao runners who were trotting all the way back, Coach Ukai stared at Chris who was explaining something to Tamba and said slowly.

"Yaleyale, what a smart child, can you know our tactics with just one goal, worthy of Takigawa Chris Yuu, who is known as a talented catcher."

But it doesn't matter if you know, this is a tactic prepared for you. From the very beginning, we had only one goal. ”

He then clapped his hands and cheered at the players who were a little frustrated by not being able to reach base.

"Yo Xi Yo Xi, you guys are doing a great job. It doesn't matter if you don't score or not, you just have to stick to that pitcher from the start, and the longer you prepare, the more abundant the fruit we will reap. ”

Looking at the players who had recovered their form, he didn't say anything more, just turned his head to the player next to him with a slightly green face but a fierce face.

"Maki, don't let me talk about today's opponent, it's hard to meet a team with national strength like this, so cherish this opportunity."

"Yes, Overseer, I'm not going to give them a point."

"Hehe, go ahead. And those of you who are seniors also need to support Maki more. ”

"Yes! Supervise! ”

Looking at Maki, who had already entered the state, Coach Ukai didn't say anything more, just smiled and patted him on the back to signal to go, and at the same time encouraged the senior players again.

"Oh, look at the lotus. I heard that Xianquan is a first-year like you today. ”

"Huh, first grade? You say that guy who looks like a little giant is in the first grade? ”

"Wait, you said that guy is in the first grade, isn't that he just as talented as this bastard Lianmu, could it be that this guy is very good at pitching!"

"It's not clear now, I just know that this guy didn't lose points in the two games he debuted in the spring, although the opponent is not strong and he didn't finish shooting."

"Cut, is that strong or not!"

"Sa, who knows, but you should be able to see it in today's game."

On the bench on the side of the first base, looking at the little giant real wood after climbing the pitcher's mound, the seniors of the first army began to discuss lively.

Oh, the first grade, and in the face of our Qingdao coaches, they all chose you to start, so you are a great genius, Maki-kun.

After receiving some necessary information in his ears, Hasuki Tsukasa's originally slightly sleepy eyes came to his senses, staring at the real wood on the pitcher's mound, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly.

So, let me see what genius pitching really looks like!