Chapter Seventy-Eight: Before the War (2)
“…… It should also be noted that when the batter successfully hits base, the second batter behind him likes to use the way of hitting to implement the bat-and-run tactics. And then there's ......"
Nearly ten minutes later, Nanmu's senior finally finished talking about all the information he had collected about Inami. Looking at the thick piece of information paper in his hand, Coach Kataoka felt a warm current in his heart.
Although there are many members in the Seido High School Wild Ball Club, not all of them were able to play last time and represent the team. Some teenagers have been unable to climb the first army for three years, unable to stand on the full sand.
Moreover, not everyone is desperate for the purpose of making a living from baseball in the future, and they only join the team because they like the sport of wild ball.
However, Coach Kataoka clearly knows that his team can win a large part of Tsukashi Tokyo every year, and Harada relies on players like Kusunoki Senpai who quietly contribute to the team.
"Thank you, Nanmu, for helping the team a lot."
The seniors who patiently listened to all the information on the side also smiled, obviously moved by the intentions of Nanmu's predecessors.
"Oh, thanks to your information, Kusunoki!"
"Really, how many times have you watched the video of the rice competition, why is there such a thick pile of information in your hand?"
"Supervision, everyone, ......" Looking at the soft smile on Coach Kataoka's face, Nanmu senior was extremely moved for a while, and his eyes flashed, but the young man didn't want to make such a mess in front of everyone. After clenching his right fist, he straightened up and replied loudly.
"No, I just did what I was supposed to do!"
"Well, let's go back and do it, Nanmu."
"Yes, Overseer!"
Looking at Kusunoki's slightly raised head, Kataoka smiled and patted him on the shoulder, and then began to arrange tomorrow's starters.
"First of all, the pitcher, Akishima! It's no problem for you to start tomorrow's game. ”
"Yes, Overseer, leave it to me."
When he heard his name being the first to be called, Akishima's senior body shook slightly, and then his expression instantly became fierce.
Looking at the resolute expression on Akishima's senpai's face, Coach Kataoka nodded, and then shouted at Tanba beside him.
"Well, and Tanbo, that day's game prepared me to play all the time, and your strength is essential if you want to win the game."
"Yes! Supervise! ”
Tanba-senpai stood up directly and assured Coach Kataoka with a solemn face.
"Then there are the infielders. Higashi, Yuuki, Ohno, and Aochi, there will be a lot of trouble for you tomorrow, so I hope you can support the pitchers a lot. ”
"Of course, leave it to us."
"That's right, I won't leak the ball behind me, so Akishima and Tamba can just pitch seriously tomorrow."
"Third base, I'll defend it."
Looking at the slightly pleading gaze projected by Coach Kataoka, Higashi-senpai and the others immediately laughed and shouted loudly, and the heroic attitude and confident speech made the hearts of the two pitchers feel a lot easier for tomorrow's game.
"Next up are the outfielders, and tomorrow's right fielder will be handed over to you, Izzoshiki."
"Yes, Overseer!"
Looking at Jun Izashaki, whose face was already flushed, Coach Kataoka nodded, and then looked at Shimizu Senpai.
"Qing Shui, as a senior, you have to lead your juniors well, and tomorrow the outfield of the stadium will depend on the three of you."
"Yes, Superintendent, Masuko and I won't allow a baseball to fly through the box tomorrow."
"Hmm." Glancing at the players who had clenched their fists one by one, Coach Kataoka continued to say in a deep voice.
"Now, I'm going to start laying out tomorrow's tactics.
In tomorrow's game, Inami's starter is likely to be ace Kinoshita, and everyone should be familiar with his pitching.
With a top speed of 148 km, and a quick knuckle ball that has overcome countless hitters, this pitcher is definitely a tough guy to deal with.
However, no one is invincible, and no one is the same with Kinoshita. Tomorrow's game I ask everyone to ...... from the first game."
“…… That's all I have to say, is there anything else you'd like to add? ”
The clock minute hand on the wall had crept up behind 7, and Superintendent Kataoka had just finished all his combat demands. Looking at the players with solemn faces, he nodded, then clapped his hands and said loudly.
"Since you all have nothing to add, that's the end of today's combat meeting. Let's go back and get some sleep now, and I'm going to be in the best shape for tomorrow's game! ”
"Yes, Overseer!"
After a loud shout, the teenagers walked out of the cafeteria with flushed faces, and disappeared into the dark night.
Tonight, they are definitely not the only ones who can't sleep.
The next day, Meiji Jingu Stadium.
The huge stadium that can accommodate about 40,000 people is already dark, and when you look up, you can see the back of the head of the person in front of you, and you can step on the shoes of the person behind you when you take a step back.
"Hey, hey, hey, this is really a bit exaggerated, it's clear that there are still more than forty minutes before the start of the game, and there is no place to stay."
"Haha, of course, because the two sides of today's game are Inami and Qingdao! So thanks to me for letting you come early. ”
"Oh, but I'm still definitely a little scary, is the cosmic derby in West Tokyo really that exaggerated?"
"Mama, you'll know after today."
At the same time, a special press seat.
"The camera is ready, isn't it?"
"Well, it's already Okay Peak Senior. But I didn't feel motivated today without Ace's pitching. ”
"Hehe, well, you can talk about it when the game starts."
Looking at Akiko Owada, who had already set up the camera, Fujio Feng smiled and stretched out the fan in his hand.
"It's coming, it's coming! It's the Qingdao gang that came out of the third base! ”
"Oh, the guy from Inami has also appeared from first base!"
"Oh no, I can't wait, let's start the game quickly!"
Forty teenagers appeared on the court, instantly grabbing everyone's attention, and today's protagonists finally appeared on the stage, amid the cheers of the people.
One side is dressed in blue and white lines, and the other side is dressed in red and white lines, and at the moment they only have each other's figures in their eyes.
On the third base, Lian Muji, who was standing outside the bench, looked at the twenty teenagers with different expressions opposite, raised his chin slightly, and chuckled at the corner of his mouth.
"Sa, hurry up and get started, Lord Overlords of Nishitokyo."
"Ceremony!"
"Please advise!"