"But... even so, no matter what the outcome is!
We still have a chance to get ahead in the strike count!
And the later we decide this decisive victory, the more advantageous it will be for us!!"
Miyuki's thinking was simple. If the other side wanted to steal a base, they would either go for a hit and run, or the batter would hold back.
That left plenty of room to work with!
Their opponent was the genius Mima Ichiro. Miyuki was not absolutely confident that he could stop him from stealing second from first!!
So his priority was to get another strike from the batter!
"An outside fastball!!
Let's first see what they do!!
After we kept the runner in check last inning, his timing on the break should be later than usual!
And Sawamura is a left-handed pitcher, which already makes it easier to hold the runner!!
They can't possibly feel no pressure at all. The proof is that while he's still taking a big lead, it's much shorter than in the footage!
If he runs, we'll settle this with this fastball!!
And even if we lose, rather than having him be a nuisance on first, we might as well let him enjoy the show from second!!
If the batter doesn't swing, we'll gladly take a strike!!" Miyuki took a deep breath and prepared for a decisive showdown!!
"Whew!!" Sawamura took a deep breath as well. Even he could sense the seriousness in Miyuki's eyes.
He wanted to offer the man in front of him as much help as possible!!
"So... what will you choose?" As Sawamura raised his hand to his chest and met Mima's eyes, Miyuki smiled to himself.
That smile revealed visible excitement, as though he were eagerly awaiting Mima's decision.
"Pff!"
"Whoosh!"
"Crack!"
"Foul!"