End

"Furuya!!"

"A single is all it takes!!

Come on!!"

"Masamune!!"

"Shut him down!!"

In this final showdown, the supporters of both sides were already giving everything they had left to cheer for the players on the field.

At that moment, the aces of the two teams were also gazing "affectionately" at each other across the field.

Sendou had already moved far off third base, ready to charge the instant the ball dropped into fair territory.

After learning that they had chosen to avoid Miyuki, Sendou had done everything he possibly could.

All they needed was one hit. No matter the form, even a successful surprise safety bunt would do.

"Let the game end in the ninth inning!!

Throw everything you have at me!!

This is the first mountain standing between us and the Victory Flag!!"

Kyoma's pitcher-catcher battery was ready as well, intending to settle it all in one go.

"Pfft!"

"Piu!"

"Ping!"

"Foul!!"

"First pitch, a low outside fastball!!"

"You can keep up, Furuya!!!"

"So he really is nervous too!

He even threw a pitch slightly outside the Strike Zone!!

Then right here!!"

"Pfft!"

"Piu!"

"Ping!"

"Foul!"

"Calm down, Furuya!!"

"Come on, Masamune!!!"

"One more pitch!"

"One more pitch!!"

"One more pitch!!"

At that moment, a unified chant began to rise from one side of the stadium.

Simple chants like that made it easier for the supporters' voices to gather and build momentum.

Even Natural Airhead Furuya felt the crushing pressure wash over him in that instant!

"Not yet!!

The game can't end like this!!

I'm this team's ace. I should be the one to bring this team victory!!" That voice slowly rose in Furuya's heart, followed by the special pressure of being the key batter.

"Don't let your guard down!!

This batter has the power to hit a