"Don't let him fool you!
Even though this pitcher has thrown quite a few balls, that's just a strategy to avoid getting hit!
After all, he still hasn't adjusted into his best form yet!!
And he's the kind of pitcher who won't be affected by runners or the count!
Instead, he'll make full use of every circumstance to deal with his opponents through strategy!
At a time like this, it's actually the opponent who needs to stay on edge!!"
Hearing Sendou's words, Sawamura nodded without turning around.
"Besides, those two balls just now weren't completely meaningless either!!
They'll greatly affect the batter's swing timing!!
That last pitch passed too close to his knees when it came into the plate, so his brain will fear getting hit!
If he throws a similar pitch, even if the brain reacts, the body will resist!" Sendou continued.
"The count's three balls and one strike!
He's starting to throw more Changeups!
Muk—" Kanemaru said to Tojo from where the Seidou players were seated.
"Because Inajitsu's batters are all targeting his fastballs," Tojo replied.
"And they aren't swinging at low pitches either," Kominato added.
"Inajitsu already has five hits today!!" Senior Kuramochi glanced at Kominato in surprise, then joined the conversation.
"Five hits and one hit-by-pitch." Kominato nodded.
"Since the first inning, he's been dealing with the tough situation of runners getting on base every inning!" Kawakami's concern was more relevant to himself.
"Even with a three-ball count, that pitcher can still stay calm and pitch...
Having runners on base might actually make him more tenacious!!
Furuya! A pitcher of this type probably won't give you much to learn from...
But this pitcher's composure is something you need to learn from!!" Miyuki picked up the conversation from Kawakami's left, then offered advice to Furuya on