War Council

After Coach Kataoka's lecture, it was soon time to assemble.

The War Council began with Watanabe's explanation session, which the Seidou players simply called Watanabe Time.

"Having watched the game from the stands, I think everyone should understand now!

But Raichi and Sanada are the two we need to be especially wary of.

Today's ace, Sanada, came in as a long reliever after Amakusa started recovering in the third inning.

So he probably won't start tomorrow...

There's a high chance that Mishima or Akiba will start tomorrow, but Yakushi likes using surprise tactics.

I think there's also a sufficiently high chance that Raichi Todoroki will start..."

"Huh?!" Sawamura couldn't help speaking up when he heard that.

The others wore equally baffled expressions.

"He pitched two innings in both the second round and the Quarterfinals!

A forceful, oppressive style centered around fastballs...

Though rather than centered around fastballs, he actually only throws fastballs!"

"Being a pitcher isn't that easy!!!" Sawamura suddenly shouted.

Thinking of all the effort he had put in since joining Seidou, Sawamura cared deeply about this—especially when it came to Raichi Todoroki.

"Mm...! Sawamura, be quiet for a moment!!

Raichi's pitching form involves taking a huge stride and dropping very low!

From that low posture, he keeps firing powerful pitches!!!

Since so many people hit Fly Balls, there's a high chance the velocity doesn't drop much by the time the ball reaches the plate!

Also, it may be difficult to accurately judge the ball's path, so let's all go over it together after dinner!!" Watanabe-senpai gently stopped Sawamura's interruption and finished explaining the players.

Since tomorrow's opponents were a team both sides knew inside and out,

Watanabe-senpai only emphasized a few points and possibilities everyone needed to watch out for before finishing his explanation.

However, Watanabe-senpai had not