"Baga!!!
You actually did such a dangerous move, are your knees okay? "
Sendou was scolded by Coach Kataoka as soon as he returned to the bench, but he still couldn't help but care about his condition.
"It doesn't matter! Although the burden is a bit greater and I feel weak when I stop and use force again, I don't feel any pain!
Don't worry! My joints are much stronger than the average person's, and my knees are not as susceptible to wear and tear. "Sendou During Nagano's elementary school days, although I didn't play baseball, I did try other sports for a short period of time.
He had a sprained foot or something like that, but Sendou's grandparents were very concerned about him, so they took him to the hospital for a thorough checkup.
As a result, I had to take X-rays of both legs and check them carefully.
At that time Sendou knew that his body was extremely tough, whether it was ligaments or menisci, they were orders of magnitude more durable than ordinary people.
When Sendou heard the doctor's description at that time, I described it as a King Kong Calabash Baby.
Even a body that was far more fragile than ordinary people when he was a child can maintain such a high degree of toughness. You can imagine how exaggerated it is.
Although Sendou is only fifteen years old now, his body has not grown up, so he has the dangerous feeling of overexertion.
(Even if an adult's body plays like this, even if it is not a full burst and a sudden stop and then a second force, the legs will feel weak. This is normal. Take me personally, I want to use a second force and my feet are so weak that I can't take the first step, so those people in the NBA are monsters.)
After hearing Sendou's answer, Coach Kataoka looked at him deeply and said nothing more.
perhaps!
After that, Miyuki played Ground Ball, and Seidou's attack in the second game ended.
Xianquan's attack started with six bats. After one man reached the bases with the help of a hit ball, Seidou got three outs to change the game.
In the third game, facing Maki who was in full form, the hitters hit Ground Ball one after another.
At the beginning of the second half of the third game, both sides that have ended their trials will face their opponents' second round of play.
It was Xianquan's turn to start the first ball smoothly.
In this round, Xianquan completely focused on Senior Tanba's easy-to-hit straight shots that often appeared.
In the first round of playing, although the hits were all straight balls, it can only be said that he hit Tanba and hit the hit Ball Trajectory, rather than completely aiming for straight balls and not hitting other balls.
Seidou was unprepared for Xianquan's sudden and decisive attack. Although he got two outs, he gave up two runs and had runners on first and third base.
At this time, Seidou also understood that Xianquan's strategy was probably to attack Ball Trajectory, who was not easy to fight, and this was precisely Tanba's weakness.
Miyuki also felt that the opponent's shot was too decisive. It may be that the batter's eagerness to make a contribution exposed Ball Trajectory, who was aiming, and ended the inning with consecutive Changeup, leaving one and three bases behind.
"It is true that the players think about the competition on their own. With such a player, people will want to believe him." This made Coach Ugai look at Miyuki with a little greed. Although Xianquan is also a famous family, the reputation gap between the three famous families is too big, and it is impossible to recruit any powerful players.
At this time, Wakaba and several other partners had just arrived at Meiji Jingu Stadium.
It's not that they don't want to come early, it's that the station is too far away from here.
As soon as they entered the stadium, Wakaba and others found Sawamura, who was noisy in Bullpen, and Sendou, who had a strong presence on the court.
"How is it? Can you catch it?" Seidou, who also started the second round, asked Coach Kataoka before the first half of the fourth round.
"Thanks to yesterday's practice! The impression is quite deep!" Pudding-senpai was the first to speak.
"I..." Sendou was about to speak.
"You just have to figure it out!" Coach Kataoka Regarding this, there is no way to target a certain type of Ball Trajectory hitter, there is only this sentence.
"The trajectory of the curveball is slightly different, but it is still within the acceptable range!" Jun-san also said that for Maki's straight ball, the curveball is actually easier to catch.
"You can still hit that curve ball!" As the lead batter in this inning, Onisan also said.
"That curve ball in the decisive ball... should I aim it thoroughly?" Captain Tetsu guessed Coach Kataoka's idea. Instead of hitting that very difficult straight ball, it is better to aim for the curve ball.
Coach Kataoka smiled and nodded.
"I...,"
"The hit should be low and strong, and the person on base should actively aim for the next base!" Coach Kataoka ruthlessly interrupted Sendou's speech again.
"Hi!"
"Hi~!" After being continuously interrupted by the coach, Sendou replied weakly.
"No matter what kind of giant he is, as long as his feet are unstable, he will fall. You understand!"
"Ah!!!"
"So passionate!" Sendou rolled his eyes wildly at this.
"But! It's almost time to get the score back! It feels really bad to be behind!" Sendou finished complaining in his mind and glanced at the scoreboard.
"In the first half of the fourth game, Seidou High School's attack,
Two sticks! Second baseman, Kominato Ryosuke-kun! "
"Please! Ryo-san!"
"Onisan!!!"
"Ounisang?" Hearing Sawamura shout, Wakaba instantly became alert.
(In Japan, in addition to the real brother or the second-marriage family, the brother of the boyfriend and girlfriend will also be called brother! At that moment, Wakaba thought that Sawamura was dating Onisan's sister...)
In this game, Maki's straight ball pressure was very low. Even if it was just a simple combination of a straight ball from the outside corner and a curve ball, Seidou had no strategy.
This is why Seidou is not in a hurry. Such a monotonous pitcher cannot last a whole game unless he has the ball speed of Furuya.
"Ping!"
After hitting a straight ball out of bounds on the first pitch, Onisan's curve ball on the second pitch sailed through the infield.
As a non-Long Hit type hitter and the entire Xianquan team is a realistic team, Onisan only reached first base.
"Come to me! Ula!"
"Three bats left fielder, Isashiki-kun!"
"With no one out on first base, it's Isashiki's turn to bat three times. Can you seize this opportunity to score? Seidou High School!"
At this time, everyone had different expressions. Jun-san had a ferocious face, Captain Tetsu had an expressionless face, and the immortal was fighting against his helmet. (This guy's eyes are very picturesque. He has been adjusting the comfort of the helmet, as if it has become a habit.)
"Phew!"
"Prawn!"
"Crack!"
Although it is a straight ball with a low outside angle, it is actually very high from the ground due to the height of Strike Zone and Jun-san.
It is about two balls higher than the knee of Jun-san. If you were a shorter person, it would be an easier ball to hit in the middle.
After the swing, Jun-san put the bat on his helmet and adjusted his mentality. The swing aimed at the curve ball was naturally not effective on the straight ball, and his straight ball was not easy to hit.
"Watch the ball carefully! Bearded Senpai!" Sawamura scolded.
"It's so noisy!"
After scolding, Isashiki felt much more relaxed.
"Ping!"
"Out of bounds!"
The second ball was the same Ball Trajectory, Isashiki hit a foul ball behind him.
"Phew!"
On the third pitch, Isashiki took a breath when he saw it was a curve ball.
"Ping!"
"Bang!" Unfortunately, he hit the shortstop position.
"Bearded Senpai! don't don't mind!"
"What a shame! Bagaya Road!"
"Could it be! These guys are aiming for Maki's curveball?" Yagi was extremely shocked by this judgment.
But it's not shocking at all. Maki only has a straight ball and a curve ball. The game has just started and there is not enough time to adapt. The straight ball is not easy to hit. The trajectory of the curve ball is similar during practice, so it will definitely be targeted.
Of course, this is from God's perspective. It is impossible for Xianquan to imagine that the third-year seniors would have ideas and suggestions to pile dirt on Pitcher's Mound and then conduct intensive exercises.
However, both kinds of balls are lifelines and it is impossible not to throw them. If it were someone else, with fewer curveballs to throw, there would be a high probability of being out if he aimed at it, but for a man...
"Four bats, first baseman, Yuuki-kun!"
"A man! He has his own world! If you want to compare it! That is it! The star across the sky!..."
At this time, Xianquan was in a dilemma. Now with one out and first base, it was impossible to walk Captain Tetsu. Otherwise, after piling up runners on the base bag, it would be more troublesome to face subsequent batters.
If Captain Tetsu is walked, Sendou will face off with runners on first and second base. What will happen then?
If it continues, walk and bases loaded Masuko? Even if Masuko is solved and Masuko doesn't get a double play, even if Miyuki is played with two outs and the bases loaded...
Without a walk, he returned to his original trajectory and decided the winner with Captain Tetsu...,
In fact, this must determine the outcome. Even if they lose points, student baseball pitchers need momentum and Fighting Spirit very much. The current state is so easy to suppress Seidou that it is like this. If the pitcher's mentality is broken, it will be self-defeating.
Facing Captain Tetsu, I can only completely use the low Ball Trajectory, and at the same time pray that he can't hit the curveball that earns a good number of balls.
"Ping!"
"Bang!" The ball was too fast and was not caught.
"Right field line Long Hit Ball Trajectory!"
"That's one out, two and three!"
"Nice double!"
"Nice blow! Zhe!"
"Five sticks! Backbone, Sendou-kun!"
"Five sticks! Backbone, Sendou-kun!"
"Have a shot!"
"All the delicious food is for you! Bastard!"
"Ah!"
"Sen-chan!" Akashi friends outside the field saw their second hero!
It is truly an honor to have so many people on the bench suitable to sing the Sendou support song.
"Center Batting Lineup! As expected of Sen-chan!"
"Come on!"
"Come on! Sen-chan!"
When Sendou came on the stage, the audience on the sidelines was extremely excited. Even though they knew Sendou couldn't hear it, these friends still cheered at the top of their lungs.
"Come out! Seidou's RBI King!"
"And it's one out, two and three! This is Seidou's perfect opportunity."
"How much is this Summer Preliminaries, Sendou-kun (Home Run)?"
"At least five bombs, right? I didn't count them on purpose!"
"Hey! We've only played four games, right?"
Listen! Listen!
There was a lot of chatter nearby, and the friends of Akashi felt like they were going to lose their weight!
The cheering sound got louder and the shouting got louder.
The audience next to him couldn't help but asked curiously. After all, Sen-chan is not a name that everyone can call, and it is obviously a person with whom he has a close relationship.
After all, it is impolite in Japan to call someone by any name, let alone such a nickname.
The excitement of the friends was undeniable.
Sendou, who just stood on Batter's Box, also guessed that these guys are coming soon.
"No! I didn't think I would be excited at first, but now I need to calm down. It would be embarrassing if the other party casually handles me for asking for success.
Eijun is not the only one who doesn't want to make a fool of himself in front of his friends! "
"Ping!"
"Phew!"
"Crack!"
"Out of bounds!"
"Isn't this too fast? And this is the left side!" Xianquan's third baseman was startled by this.
As for the latter sentence, it's very simple. Someone on second or third base will usually hit to the right.
Unfortunately, Sendou has this privilege, and his hitting skills are not good enough to be able to face low balls from outside corners with such a big gap and still control the direction.
In other words, even Captain Tetsu can't do it, but Captain Tetsu won't take action against this kind of ball.
"Fortunately, this hitter will still hit the bad ball!" Yagi was surprised and happy to see this hit.
I was surprised by the speed of the ball, and I was happy that at least this five-bat wasn't like the previous ones waiting for a curveball.
"Very good!"
"Come on! Sen-chan!"
Fumino noticed the presence of a few friends when Sendou first came on the stage. She talked to Rei-chan and others, and brought them over during the little gap before Sendou started playing. She didn't want to miss Sendou's playing, even for a second.
In fact, Sendou also said hello to Rei-chan in advance, but I don't know when they will come to the stadium because it is noisy and there is no way to contact them by phone.
Sendou is not like Sawamura, who can't think of anything as soon as he practices.
However, it was not the seat that others had taken to the support bench, but the seat at the back, which definitely had a better view than their previous position.
And there are seats.
However, the other female managers didn't pay attention to Fumino's actions. The competition was so tense and it was impossible for others to leave. It was like checking household registration and asking what they were doing!
Fumino took the person to Rei-chan, and she returned to her seat.
"Crack!"
"Bad ball!"
"You can see it very clearly!!!" Kanemaru cheered enthusiastically, although this guy was very confused as to why Sendou could tell clearly that this was a bad ball! (Sendou: "What a rude idea!")
In fact, Sendou was just betting that he would have the upper hand. In fact, Sendou thought of this the last time he played to confuse the shooter and at the same time better hide his shortcomings.
But when he thought about the last at bat, he already had two strikes, and he would not stop swinging when he had two strikes.
This is a bit like Mishima Keitaro in Cross Game, who doesn't trust the referee that much, or is more willing to take his fate into his own hands.
Whether it's funny or crying, he will use his bat to fight for it. As for the ending, he can accept it.
Sure enough, the opponent was confused and knew that he couldn't just throw deflected bad shots and needed some good shots.
"Phew!"
"Brush!" The ball's trajectory began to change.
"Curveball!"
"Ping!"
"Sure enough, it feels like that again. My body can judge it faster than my brain." After the hit, Sendou thought as he dropped the bat.