First Meeting

Ping!

Higasa had indeed been waiting for a fastball. Miyuki did not risk throwing anything that might result in a walk; he simply overpowered him head-on.

Higasa, too, was overwhelmed by the fastball's ball power. After making contact, the ball landed only a few meters away and bounced toward third base.

But it bounced very high.

Slap!

Kanemaru leaped high, caught the ball, and after landing, stepped directly on third base. The runner on second was out, and then he threw to first.

Slap!

"Out!"

"Double play!!"

"Nice one, Kanemaru!!"

"One out with runners on first and second, and the sides changed just like that!"

"That third baseman has some seriously smooth moves!!"

"No wonder he was qualified to be a starter as a first-year."

Damn! This feels so good!

I feel amazing!

Listening to Sendou's advice and focusing on defense was definitely the right choice! Kanemaru ran back with a broad smile on his face.

Seeing Kanemaru smile, Furuya was deeply shaken because he took it the wrong way...

That exchange between offense and defense had been quite something. Higasa showed a clear mind, while Furuya's ball power and Kanemaru's defense had both been eye-opening.

Kanemaru's error in the previous game had left a deep impression, but judging by today, his defense at third was not nearly as bad as people had imagined. At most, he was simply inexperienced.

When Senior Higasa returned to the bench, Coach Kataoka's praise sent his spirits soaring.

Meanwhile, Miyuki relentlessly mocked Furuya's issues with breaking balls, while also bringing up Coach Ochiai's key points to calm him down.

Then, in the top of the second inning, Miyuki seized on Sawamura's tendency to leave his changeup high and dealt a decisive blow.

The purpose of this Red and White Battle was to boost