Additional Runs

The game quickly reached the fourth inning, and both teams had entered their second turn through the lineup...

This inning, Seidou's leadoff batter was Kominato, the third batter, and he reached base with an Infield Hit.

However, just when everyone thought Seidou would press the attack, Sendou was unlucky. The ball landed poorly, and he was caught out in the outfield...

After that, Miyuki steadily advanced the runners. With one out and runners on first and second, it was Furuya's turn.

At that moment, Coach Kataoka stepped up to give instructions.

With such a good start to the inning, failing to score would be a serious blow to morale. Seeing the coach's signal, Furuya immediately assumed a bunting stance.

"Choosing to advance the runners at a time like this?

"Both Furuya and Shirazu are excellent batters!

"Is it really necessary to give up an out here?" Owada Akiko asked doubtfully.

"I don't know!

"And he's only taken a bunting stance. Maybe they're simply trying to pressure the other side and make the count and Ball Trajectory work in their favor.

"But if Houmei doesn't pay attention, it could turn into a Safety Bunt.

"For now, it all depends on the battle between the two sides!" Mine Fujio could not give a definite answer either and could only explain the pros and cons.

Sure enough, unwilling to take risks, Houmei High School moved its first and third basemen in a little, determined to secure the out.

"Psh!"

"The runners are going!!"

"Whoosh!"

"Smack!"

"Ball!"

When Hakeda caught the pitch and rose to his feet, he discovered that both runners had already returned to their bases.

At that point, Houmei understood that they could not keep testing them with balls. It would only worsen the count.

"Let them bunt!

"Settle this with