Chapter 66: X %

Chris gave Sawamura on the mound the sign for a Moving ball Kai to the inside corner.

They had a strategy for dealing with Akutsu before. The only disturbing thing was that after seeing Sawamura's Moving ball, Akutsu still had the confidence that he could go to second base.

Judging from a psychological point of view, Akutsu must have figured out a way to deal with Sawamura's Moving ball now!

In fact, the thick and long bat in Akutsu's hand said it all.

Chris knew very well that what Akutsu was holding was a specially made bat. He should be trying to suppress the breaking of Sawamura's Moving ball with that wide bat face.

'I have to say, this is a really good idea.'

From Chris's own point of view, it's also a good idea.

It is said that after discovering this, Chris can completely change his strategy and use a sharp Breaking ball to solve Akutsu.

But I'm afraid not…

Who knows if Akutsu is deliberately using this big bat to scare him, but in fact, he is thinking of guessing Sawamura's next ball.

For the first time in his life, Chris had the feeling that his baseball intelligence was suppressed. He is used to playing tricks on others normally, but now Chris feels that he can't see what Akutsu is thinking no matter what.

'This guy is really troublesome!'

With a low sigh in his mind, Chris's eyes became firm.

Right now, totally relying on the pitcher to solve the opponent is very dangerous. When the catcher feels that his Game calling plan has been seen through, he should immediately change his previous Game calling tactics.

Chris is like that now.

Before, he liked to play the batter in a step-by-step manner, but now he has changed his style and used the quality of the pitcher's pitching to solve Akutsu.

Moving ball Kai breaks more than a normal Moving ball. Chris himself has no way of guessing what kind of break will happen when such a ball is thrown directly into the inner corner.

Not to mention Akutsu!

'Baseball is not something you can play with your brain alone.'

Chris is still very confident in his own Game calling. Even if Akutsu IQ is like a monster, what if he guessed their calling?

After all, he still has to fight with Sawamura in a head-to-head battle!

In a head-to-head duel, Chris is not afraid that Sawamura will lose to Akutsu, he has a lot of confidence in Sawamura.

'Bring it on!'

Chris is full of confidence, but Sawamura's face is not relaxed.

Honestly, the calling Chris asked him didn't make it easy for him at all. Even if it has a clear break in the ball, it will still be hit.

And the Moving ball being hit is normal.

Even if he had a hunch that the ball would be hit, it didn't mean much.

After all, the current Seidou is different from when he was in Akagi Middle School. He is not the only one in the team, he also has a group of Senpais worthy of trust.

Even if the ball is hit, the Senpais can stop it with their strong defense.

"Whew!"

Taking a long breath, Sawamura raised his right foot high and then slashed down like a battle axe. As the center of gravity of his body shifted, the Mitt of his right hand was firmly in front of him. The left arm swings like a whip, and then without warning, the ball in his hand flies forward.

Whoosh!

The baseball Pitch, like a laser beam, flew straight to the strike zone.

Akutsu's response was a bit hasty, he didn't even swing the bat completely.

Ping!

The bat barely touched the baseball and knocked the baseball out of bounds.

SNAP!

After rolling twice, the white ball finally fell out of bounds.

"FOUL!"

One Strikes, no Ball.

In the stands, the Seidou audience who supported Sawamura shouted the slogans of the Demon King excitedly.

In the head-to-head confrontation between Sawamura and Akutsu, they are naturally more willing to support Sawamura.

On the strike zone, Akutsu's face was a little ugly.

In the position of catcher, Chris was not deceived by Akutsu's performance.

'Act, continue to act, let's see how long you can act.'

From Chris's point of view, Akutsu is undoubtedly a super weirdo. He has great strength, extraordinary intelligence, and rare talent.

It is not surprising that such a person has become a blockbuster on the baseball field.

But people who become blockbusters generally have their own aura.

Like the Demon King Sawamura and Tokyo Prince Narumiya.

As long as any of the two stand on the pitching mound, they will inevitably put terrifying pressure on their opponents.

But Akutsu is different. Akutsu is like a lurking poisonous snake. On the surface, there is no danger at all. When you perceive the danger, you have already been bitten by this poisonous snake.

'People who called him Asura were wrong.'

'This guy is not an Asura but a Kitsune.' (Demon Fox)

'Continue!'

Chris asked Sawamura for another ball almost in the same position.

On the pitcher's mound, Sawamura nodded.

Whoosh!

The white ball whistled.

On the surface, Chris was sitting in the same position, but in fact, he slightly adjusted the position of his squatting position. Compared with the Pitch that Sawamura threw just now, this Pitch has obviously moved inward.

On the strike zone, Akutsu clenched his teeth and hit the ball.

Ping!

The white ball was hit and flew out of bounds at first base.

"FOUL!"

In the stands, the unshaven figure whispered strangely.

"Almost the same position, one ball went out of bounds by third base, and one ball went out of bounds by first base. That's weird! Was it the batter's pull or the pitcher's pitching…"

In the position of the catcher, Chris's eyes were full of smiles.

'Very good!'

'Two consecutive balls, but the direction of break is completely opposite. With that, let's see how will you hit Sawamura's Moving ball Kai.'

'Don't hesitate, even if it's entangled, just use the Moving ball to suppress him until he collapses.'

Chris's play is very different from his previous style, bold and scary.

On the pitcher's mound, Sawamura nodded slightly and threw the ball in his hand.

After two at-bats, he had already sensed Akutsu's swinging strength.

To be honest, Akutsu's strength is really not bad. Nevertheless, Sawamura is confident in suppressing him.

Whoosh!

The white ball whizzed Out.

In the strike zone, Akutsu looked confused, and it seemed that he was suppressed miserably by Sawamura.

When he saw the third ball thrown by Sawamura, Akutsu, who was originally confused, suddenly made a move. He stepped forward, and his whole body moved a meter in the direction of the mound.

In the position of the catcher, Chris's eyes were full of surprise.

'He got us...'

How could he forget that there is such a cracking method for hitting the Moving ball?

Sawamura's Moving ball Kai indeed has more break than the Moving ball, but like the Moving ball, it is a ball path that breaks only at the batter's hand. Before entering the hand, it is an ordinary Straight ball.

The reason why the Moving ball was easy to use before was because there were Straight balls and other Breaking balls. Once the opponent aimed at the Moving ball, the Moving ball was not completely unbreakable.

Just like now, Akutsu has cracked it.

Ping!

The small white ball was hit, then quickly flew to the outfield and landed in the outfield.

Isashiki and Sakai didn't have time to catch it, and the ball was too fast.

With this outfield hit, Akutsu got to second base.

After reaching second base, Akutsu frowned and looked at his hands, and felt his hands were still a little numb.

He has hit Sawamura's ball firmly, he thought he could hit a home run, but he didn't expect the ball to be heavier than he thought!

"He is a monster that the Moving ball he throws has the power of a Straight ball."

Looking at Sawamura on the pitcher's mound and Akutsu on second base, he thought to himself.

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T/N: Kitsune or Demon Foxes or Fox Spirits are famous creatures in Japanese Folklore, which often appear as cunning, deceptive, and manipulative shapeshifters. They are commonly seen in Japanese fiction like Naruto for example.