"T-The ball slipped. It must have been because I was sweating so much." The big guy answered before picking up the rosin bag and juggling it.
The coach looked at Daichi briefly before returning his gaze.
"Be careful. If you send another one of those I'll be forced to take you out of the game."
"Yes Coach!"
"Tell me if it happens again." Coach Narukami told Daichi as the two walked back to their respective positions.
"Kouichi, go and warm up."
"Y-Yes Coach!"
Kouichi's eyes lit up, not expecting to play in such a situation. However, with all of his tough training throughout the year, he was ready to step up.
"Batting 4th, 1st base, Hiroki"
The announcer called out the next batter turning everyone's attention back to the field of play. With the free walk to 1st base, they now had to deal with the clean up batters of Yokohama.
'This isn't ideal.' Daichi said inwardly.