Chapter 148: Harada Masatoshi

Although Sawamura has used quite a few Moving balls in this game.

But when he mixed it with other balls, it became hard to be targeted.

And the more accurate the Batter, the easier it is for the Moving ball to get rid of him.

Whoosh!

The white ball whistled.

Shirakawa on the strike zone gritted his teeth and swung decisively.

Sawamura's pitching course is not tricky. As a qualified Batter, Shirakawa had no way to convince himself that he would not swing this kind of meatball.

Ping!

After the white ball was hit, it hit the ground and flew crookedly.

"Shortstop!"

On the pitcher's mound, Sawamura stretched his hand at Kuramochi.

SNAP!

The cheetah of Seidou moved, stopped the ball in his Mitt, and passed it to the first base.

"OUT!"

The batter, Shirakawa, was blocked and Out of the game.

"Incredible!"

In the stands, several players from the Sankou High School gathered together.

The former Ace Manaka said in shock.

Although he really doesn't want to admit it, he has to admit that the pitchers on the mound are really incredible.

Sankou, Inajitsu, and Seidou are collectively known as the three Giants in West Tokyo.

As rivals in the same area, their understanding of each other is deep enough. Although the three teams each have their own characteristics, one thing is the same.

They all have a luxurious Lineup.

In the past two years, when Seidou High School was still in a low period, Sankou and Inashiro took turns sitting on the throne. As a direct competitor, Sankou High School has a better understanding of Inashiro than Seidou.

They know too well that Inashiro is terrifying.

Even if the Ace is really in the best condition, facing Inashiro, it is absolutely impossible to achieve the current result of Sawamura.

The entire lineup was dismantled one by one.

The former captain nodded his head: "Yes, although the difference in the score is only one point, maybe this point will directly affect the result of the game."

"If they knew in advance that this was the result, Inashiro might not have given this point," Hirakawa said.

The point that Inashiro lost was largely the result of Inashiro's conservative choice because of the unfavorable situation at that time. If Inashiro knew that it would be so difficult to chase points from Sawamura, maybe they wouldn't have gambled…

"The game has no ifs."

Omae crossed his arms and said indifferently, "The strongest team in West Tokyo is the one who can represent West Tokyo in Koshien."

No matter if the winner is Inashiro or Seidou.

One ball solved Shirakawa, and when Inashiro was eager to score, Sawamura easily solved Shirakawa, who was extremely skilled in Inashiro's attacking skills.

His ease and simple approach, in the eyes of Inajitsu's fans, is like a devil.

"Is it not possible?"

"Is there really no way for Inashiro to take down this pitcher?"

Many people have such thoughts in their minds.

In the rest area of ​​Inajitsu, The face of Coach Kunitomo is very solemn.

When they were suppressed and stopped by Sawamura, Inashiro's Coach didn't seem to have anything special to say.

"STRIKE!"

"STRIKE!"

"STRIKE BATTER OUT!!!"

After Shirakawa, Miyuki and Sawamura flexibly used the power of the Magic ball to Strikeout Inashiro's third batter.

Sawamura got the Outs, very easily, and Inashiro looked more desperate.

According to Fujio, Inashiro is constantly moving toward the abyss.

Even when Harada stepped into the strike zone, Inashiro's supporters did not make much noise of cheering.

He is Inashiro's strongest Batter, Inashiro's hope!

But even he had no way to make Inashiro's fans look forward to it.

It seems that Sawamura's 3 Outs is a matter of course.

The sitting Catcher, Miyuki, looked at the not-so-loud-anymore Inashiro fans and knew it. With the consecutive Outs of the second and third batters, the game momentum has fallen to Seidou one-sidedly.

Right now, Seidou was getting closer and closer to winning.

Yet, the players from Inajitsu High School stand firm on the field, unwavering in their resolve.

Harada now stands on the zone, with an open stance and eyes brimming with determination, embodying the spirit of hope that keeps his team's dreams alive.

His ability to hit any ball to any position is a testament to his power and skill.

'The Magic ball has been used on him twice!'

'Against him, it is difficult to win by an ordinary Breaking ball.'

'A strategy has to be used.'

Miyuki plans to use the Game calling to solve Harada.

Sawamura has no objection to this proposal.

Sawamura now has two types of Pitches that Harada may miss.

One is the Forkball with the steep drop, and the other is the Magic ball that appeared before.

These two balls used well, are likely to strike Harada out. This effect is naturally the best. But it's not safe. If Harada chooses these two kinds of balls, it's not that he has no chance of hitting them.

After all, Sawamura has used them before on Harada and they are still on his mind.

Miyuki's brain now is like a supercomputer, constantly simulating various strategies, and finally combined with the previous duels, he decisively gave Sawamura a sign.

The first ball, a Moving ball to the inner corner!

On the pitcher's mound, Sawamura was taken aback for a moment, then nodded.

The ball that Miyuki asked him surprised Sawamura.

He didn't expect that Miyuki would actually want to use a fishing ball on Harada.

'I have to say, this idea is very bold.'

But it was really unexpected. Even Harada would never have imagined that Sawamura would pitch the ball and let him hit it.

Whoosh!

The small white ball was thrown very smoothly, and after it was thrown, it was like a laser light.

Fast!

From the batting Box, Sawamura's pitch appeared much faster than his real speed.

Harada's eyes were firm.

'At this moment, I am not the captain of the team, not the main catcher, not the partner of Mei, but the Fourth Batter.'

Cleanup, Harada!

Seeing the inside corner ball thrown by Sawamura, Harada did not choose to wait for the ball but took a decisive swing.

The baseball slipped abruptly as it entered the batter's hand.

'Moving ball!'

Harada's brain didn't have time to react,

But his body responded naturally.

He let go of the bat with his right hand and swung the bat with his left hand only.

PING!

The white ball was hit and flew to the outfield.

In left field, Kadota sprinted toward the baseball's landing spot but was a step late.

Harada took this opportunity to go to second base.

Two Outs, runner at second base.

After all of this time from the first inning, Inashiro's first hit finally appeared!

On the pitcher's mound, Sawamura's face was a little stunned.

At the plate, the expression on Miyuki's face was also full of astonishment.

'The batting form is completely awkward, and the ball is hit with one hand, and Sawamura's ball is thrown into the outfield?'

'This is absurd!'

At the second base, Harada himself couldn't believe it too.

He stared blankly at his hands, excitement flashing in his eyes.

The body responds by itself!

After his first swing he failed to aim, his body's natural response allowed him to seize the opportunity to strike.

On the mound.

Sawamura's face was strange.

The experienced man is very aware of Harada's progress. In this game, Harada has evolved, and his strength has risen to a higher level.

What surprised him was that Harada was able to hit his ball to the outfield with this awkward hitting stance and one hand.

"This guy's power is too strong, isn't it?" Sawamura said smiling wryly.

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