For the attacker, there is nothing more uncomfortable than being caught by the opponent's nose, and in the first half of the third inning, the hitters of Sagara High School want to find a breakthrough from Tanba again in this inning, so as to forcibly break through the solid defense of Seido High School, so as to recover the situation disadvantage encountered by their own team.

The purpose is clear.

It's old-fashioned.

This is the planning of the entire team of Sagara High School.

It's a pity.

Chris's seniors had a good insight into this.

The deliberately exposed gaps did not require any change in the distribution, and the step-by-step rhythm control made it impossible for the hitters of Sagara High School to find the necessary offensive positions.

"The third ball, throw it here."

Hearty pitching and guarding rhythm.

"Huh"

"Huh"

"Smack"

"Good Ball"

The white light and shadow refracted in the sky, Tanba Koichiro followed Chris's guidance instructions and firmly blocked the upper line sequence of Sagara High School.

"Pong"

After striking out the first hitter Fushimi.

The three-ball chased the second batter, Teru Sakurajima.

Then a deft inside corner is high and the ball is bad.

Tempting Sakurajima Teru to force the stick.

The goal that was fundamentally missed.

Swinging out of home plate.

A small white ball falling in an arc high in the infield.

"Shortstop."

"Hey! No problem! ”

"Dada"

Kuramochi is just an easy sideways, and the straight left hand sleeve is to firmly insert the falling ball into the sleeve.

"Smack"

"Out"

The number of outs with a clean second bat.

The rhythm of the first half of this third game is firmly in the hands of Qingdao High School!

"A little miscalculated, Takigawa and Tanba? Qingdao High School's pair of casting, especially the catcher, is really tricky. ”

First base side, in front of the Sagara High School bench.

Superintendent Koizumi clasped his hands in front of his chest, looked solemnly at Chris who was squatting at home base not far away, and a look of amazement flashed in his pupils, thinking secretly in his heart.

"Third bat, Shortstop, Ishikawa-kun"

Two out.

There are completely fewer ways to attack.

Sagara High School who was confined to play the line。

Supervisor Koizumi on the bench also had no way to give the best tactical guidance in time.

“playball”

In the first game, Nobunaga Ishikawa, who scored the first point for his own team.

In this second matte of his own.

Although he can still bite the trajectory of Koichiro Tanba's straight ball, Ishikawa, who wants to replicate his first-round hit by catching the inside ball, always can't find the most suitable opportunity to shoot, and the position is slightly off.

The ball path of Chris's seniors.

The trajectory cast by Tanba's predecessors.

"Huh"

"Huh"

"Pong!!"

"How can it be repaired?"

It's often the best positional duel.

"It's really a great distance control."

"Tsk, the first game is because the state hasn't come up, right?"

"Now, Sagara will be uncomfortable, if Tanba can't conquer it, still expect to defeat Shigeno in the future?"

"The dominance of the initial market has all fallen into the hands of Qingdao."

"The intensity of the line, the toughness of the guard, and the depth of the bench, this Qingdao High School team is really terrible."

"It seems to be a competition of the same level, but in fact, it is still a step ahead of Qingdao High School."

Very uncomfortable Sagara High School.

This is reflected in the lack of fluency in their own team's attack.

Ishikawa, who has repeatedly attacked and been frustrated.

In the decision to break the boat.

Let go of your scruples, leave no room for yourself, and raise the benchmark of the blow to swing the bat.

Senior Chris, who was squatting at home base, had a flash of light in his eyes, a faint smile flashing out of the corners of his eyes, and his fingers moved lightly underneath.

"Huh"

The light and shadow that went straight in.

An arc that suddenly falls in the middle of the field.

"Nani!? Finger fork ball? ”

Ishikawa, who didn't have time to react, was already a metal bat that was thrown out vigorously.

"Huh"

In the fullness of the frustration.

"Smack"

The shadow of a white ball galloping down.

Easily submerged into the ball sleeve of Chris behind him.

"Good shot, hitter out!!"

The strikeouts of the three-batter who were cut down directly were out.

"Oooo

On the third base, the bench of Qingdao High School, and the people in the stands all erupted into a very enthusiastic cheer in response.

"Three outs, offense and defense exchange."

Turning the tide of things.

It's almost a half-game turn.

Such an overly quick call for a stance did not give the Sagara High School players any time to react, and by the time they realized it, they were already in a more obvious disadvantage.

And this situation is also the most common situation in baseball games.

Offense and defense are out of position.

Pros and cons flip.

It could even be in between sticks!!

On the third base side, in front of the Seido High School bench.

"The rhythm is very good, and there is no need to be in a hurry in the next garrison, just follow the established pace."

Superintendent Kataoka bowed his head slightly, a rare gentle smile on his face, and said in a faint voice to Koichiro Tanba, who was trotting back.

And Tanba Koichiro also showed a calm look on his face, and nodded emphatically in response.

"Yes, Overseer."

"You remember, when you should be steady, you will be steady, and when you can attack, you will never be soft, your own pace, your own style, your own offensive rhythm, you must be in your own hands, understand!?"

"Yes, Overseer!!"

The majestic Seido High School.

That imposing gesture.

For Sagara High School, the really uncomfortable situation has just begun.

"In the second half of the third inning, Seido High School's attack, the first bat, the shortstop, Kuramochi-kun."

"It doesn't have to be a long-range strike, just pay attention to the angle of the strike."

This is the advice given by Supervisor Kataoka, or Hiromitsu Ochiai, before the game.

"Yes, Overseer!"

The perfect defense of two consecutive games, combined with the reversal score in the second half of the second game, allowed Qingdao High School to completely suppress the Red Sea Sagara High School in terms of momentum, and in the second half of the third game, Qingdao High School, which was also the turn of the second round of the line sequence, completely broke out of its own line, its fierce offensive.

"Huh"

"Pong!!"

I properly suppressed the pitching play of the pitcher Matsuoka Kairen.

"Boundary, the ball should be thrown wider, don't let Qingdao play easily."

Qingdao's onslaught forced Sagara to choose a more secure outside route.

"yes, I know."

Matsuoka was already very active in possession.

But it is still difficult to really resist the strong attack of Qingdao.

"Bang!"

An infield blow with a hint to the left.

Kuramochi did not deliberately seek angles and ranges that could penetrate the infield, but chose a more tricky position and direction to strike.

It's just a remote spot on third base where the pitcher's mound is in the middle.

"Boom"

The shadow of the ball smashed fiercely on the surface.

Sharp angles sought.

So Ishikawa Nobunaga couldn't intercept this ball quickly.

"Dadada"

"Safe base!!"

The galloping figure.

With this blow.

Kuramachi successfully stepped on the first base.