Chapter 112: 2 levels!

Home Run!

As Haruka Nanami hit a home run with Tanpa's high-drop Curveball, the entire Koshien stands fell into delight.

"Nanami!"

"Nanami!!!"

Except for the die-hard supporters of Seidou High School, the rest of the Popcorn enjoyers crowd fanatically shouted Nanami Haruka's name.

So far, it seems that Seidou High School has been hit with a home run for the first time.

Sure enough, the dramatic results can stimulate the audience's adrenaline.

Now these spectators in the stands are already a little abnormal…

The huge pressure that was originally created by Seidou High School was like the pressure of Mount Fuji, but it also disappeared with the home run of Nanami Haruka.

Not only the audience was surprised, but even the people from Hoshiryu were surprised.

In the relaxation zone of Hoshiryu, the gaze of Coach Hosho Ryuki danced with astonishment, as if he had just witnessed a sumo wrestler perform a ballet leap.

"This guy is too capable!"

When he went to recruit Nanami, he had a long talk with the old man Yamano. (Yamano was the coach of Nanami Haruka middle school).

At that time, the old man in Yamano told him clearly. If you want to recruit Nanami Haruka and let him fully exert his strength, you must trust him wholeheartedly.

As much as you trust him, as much he will give you in return.

"I was convinced that the old guy was pulling my leg, but to my surprise, his nonsense turned out to be accurate."

As long as you give Nanami enough trust, Nanami will definitely give you a miracle.

In the Seidou High School rest area, a hush fell over the players. Their pitcher had just conceded a home run, and in that moment, words escaped them.

Coach Kataoka's looks were heavy and serious, and no one knew what he was thinking.

Because he was wearing sunglasses, others couldn't see the look in his eyes, let alone how to talk to him.

Coach Ochiai touched his chin and said, "As far as the pitching just now, it can't be said that there is a problem." Coach Kataoka nodded vaguely.

Just now, there is no big problem with Tanpa Koichiro's pitching.

There are many reasons why pitchers lose hits. The problem could be in the pitching itself, the problem of the game calling being seen through, or even just the batter is simply that good…

These are all possible.

As far as just now, they can only praise Hoshiryu's fourth batter for playing really well.

There is no easy way to that kind of pitching, let alone a home run.

This loss is not particularly important, the important thing is after it.

Can Tanpa hold up?

On the Press Box, Fujio's summary is the most accurate.

"Among all high school bench pitchers now, Tanpa Koichiro is definitely the best. But that doesn't mean that his pitching has no problems.

From the previous data collected, Tanpa's pitching has at least three weaknesses. The first is that after 70 balls, the pitching will be unstable. Of course, this weakness is mainly aimed at the Ace pitcher.

Now, as a substitute pitcher, this weakness actually no longer exists. The second weakness is after being hit a home run. Tanpa-kun is also prone to lose his confidence and starts throwing sweet balls.

And lastly, when someone goes to second base, he tends to lose his focus."

The current situation is the second.

"Tanpa Koichiro-kun was already a top-class pitcher. If he can overcome his weaknesses, then he can be an All-Japan level pitcher."

More than 4,000 schools, with tens of thousands of pitchers, As far as these people are concerned, there are not four or five hundred high-level pitchers, but at least two or three hundred of them.

Of course, this range is a bit big, and the strength is uneven.

But once you can go higher you will see the top-class pitchers.

Tanpa can be ranked in the top 50, or even higher.

And this gap is fatal. If it's just a first-class pitcher, Tanpa doesn't even have the minimum requirements to enter professional baseball.

But if he is a top-class pitcher, it's a big difference. That means that Tanpa really has the requirement to enter professional baseball!

Having such skills, Even if you choose not to join professional baseball in the future, various universities are rushing to get you.

Top-class pitchers, All-Japan level pitchers. The level of the two is different.

Coach Ochiai glanced at Coach Kataoka curiously.

He didn't know, what would Coach Kataoka choose right now.

'Will he choose to let Tanpa Koichiro accept the challenge, or will he choose to change the pitcher immediately.'

Coach Kataoka did not speak.

'It looks like he going to choose the former.' Ochiai smiled.

Coach Kataoka is indeed a mentor. For the future of the players, he is ready to take risks.

Let the whole team follow a piece of adventure!

Although it looks naive, as a human being, it cannot be said that it is not touching.

The game continues.

"Fifth Batter, first baseman, Matsumoto-kun."

Matsumoto's eyes were firmly locked on Tanpa of Pitcher's mound.

No matter what the people at Seidou High School thought, now was indeed their best chance to attack Tanpa.

'Nanami just hit a home run. Unless Tanpa Koichiro possesses exceptional resilience, akin to an iron man, his signature high drop Curveball might as well be considered neutralized.'

'Now you just have to aim for the Straight or Forkball!'

From 1 out of 3 to 1 out of 2.

The probability has increased a lot.

'Bring it on! Bring it on!'

'I can't wait to hit it.'

In the position of the catcher, Chris first glanced at the rest area.

Coach Kataoka did not give any instructions after the home run just now.

This means that Tanpa will continue to pitch.

Taking a deep breath, Chris calmed himself down and turned his attention back to Tanpa.

If Sawamura were standing on the mound now, it wouldn't matter if he hit a home run just now.

Sawamura Eijun possesses a strong mental fortitude; even if he gives up a home run, it's unlikely to leave any lasting impact on him. He can still pitch the ball that was previously hit for a home run.

And even if that Pitch can't be thrown, Sawamura Eijun has several breaking balls as alternatives.

In short, if the partner is Sawamura, this situation is easy to deal with.

But if the partner is Tanpa Koichiro, this situation is not so simple.

First of all, the high-drop Curveball that just hit a home run is equivalent to being sealed!

At least this game is difficult to Pitch.

Chris didn't even dare to try to get Tanpa to Pitch, he was afraid that if Tanpa Koichiro did not Pitch well, it would leave a bigger impact on him.

'Then the balls that can be used are ordinary Straight balls and Forkballs.'

For them, the options are much smaller. And Tanpa Koichiro's Forkball is not the same as the high-drop Curveball.

The high-drop Curveball is a breaking ball that can be thrown as a lifeline.

The Forkball is not.

"It's more difficult."

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