Growth

Raizo Todoroki's claim about their deep lineup was true.

However, neither side was actually as bad off as Raizo Todoroki imagined.

Because even Coach Kataoka did not know that Seidou was already riddled with injuries—meaning their injured reserve lineup was deep as well.

This game could be called a contest between a team centered around four core players and a team with relatively balanced overall strength.

"Bottom of the Fifth Inning, Yakushi High School's offense,

Cleanup hitter! Third baseman, Todoroki-kun!"

"I've been waiting forever!!!"

"Todoroki-kun!!"

"Todoroki!!!"

"Go!!"

"Hit another big one!!"

The moment Raichi Todoroki stepped up, both his classmates and countless neutral spectators welcomed him like a hero, cheering for his arrival.

This kind of atmosphere was infectious, and Raichi's classmates had long since been swept up by the crowd.

"Since the last inning, Sawamura's momentum has been rising higher and higher!

But right from the start of this inning, he faces a terrifying opponent!!

Eight home runs in this tournament, Yakushi's Main Gun, cleanup hitter! Todoroki... Raichi!!

How will Sawamura handle the monster who hit a Three-Run Home Run in his previous at-bat?!!!"

"Whew! Starting right off in danger mode!!

But,

'Once you step onto the field, don't hesitate.

Give everything you have to the game in front of you!'

That's what the coach said!

What I fear most... is becoming a burden to the team!

I don't want my own problems to drag down the team's morale!

But should I have told them honestly sooner?

Come to think of it, Sendou was probably the first to notice!

When we collided yesterday..." Miyuki watched Raichi Todoroki, countless thoughts running through his mind.

Though their personalities were similar, Miyuki was far less forceful than Sendou.

Even with injuries that seriously affected their play, Miyuki only thought about not causing