The original intention of the diamond ace

No. 12 innings.

The balanced situation was suddenly broken, and the situation changed quite suddenly, and no one could react.

Everyone breathed lightly, as if the situation would collapse completely if it was heavier.I swallowed and looked nervously at Sawamura-senpai on the mound.

"No one out, one and three bases!"

"The last inning failed to stabilize the situation, and Qingdao's ace was lost by one point. This inning was hit consecutively from the beginning. Can Qingdao get through the crisis smoothly at this time? Or can it just stop here?"

Everyone looked at Sawamura's flushed face and pale mouth, and couldn't help feeling a little hopeless in his heart. Sawamura's physical strength has been exhausted, and the number of balls has reached 180, but who can we let at this time?

Is it Jianggu who started the semi-finals yesterday?

Or Kawakami, who has pitched three games in a row?

No one spoke, and everyone's minds went blank.

At this time, Director Kataoka stepped up the steps without hesitation, raised his hand, and signaled to the referee, "Change the pitch, surrender!"

"At this time, Qingdao chose to replace another reliable pitcher of theirs - Jiang Gu. This player also uses a high-speed ball as a weapon. In this year's spring game, it was also a big matchup with Jumo. This pitcher started. Showed us a wonderful game of fastball and pitch. In the past semifinals, he also performed very well as a starter. Let us look forward to his performance today!"

inside the field.

Furuya walked up the mound calmly, walked in front of Sawamura, looked at him, and said lightly, "Leave it to me."

Sawamura wrapped his hands around the ball, then raised his head to look at him, and pushed the ball flatly, "I have passed my will in, and I will leave it to you!"

Jiang Gu nodded and took the ball.

Sawamura walked past him, toward the bench area.

At this time, Jiang Gu said softly: "You cast well today."

Sawamura paused, smiled, and didn't look back, "Then don't lose to me!"

After finishing speaking, he raised his foot and walked back...

Afterwards, the game continued, and the giant's big hit and run strategy was successful. The runner on third base successfully returned to home plate, but Qingdao also successfully caught an out, and the score now came to 2:1.

Although he just pitched eight innings yesterday, Jiang Gu still showed his tenacious willpower, firmly controlled the field, and did not allow his opponent to score.In the second half of the inning, Hongo's state declined again, and the Qingdao hitters seized the opportunity and successfully recovered the score.The supervisor of Jumoda made a decisive decision, replaced the trump card, and sent a third-year pitcher.

After that, the two sides were in a stalemate again until the end of the No.15 round.

"2:2! The game has not yet been decided, and the extra game will continue tomorrow!"

"Tomorrow at the same time will continue the extension match of the Summer Koshien finals, please enter the venue on time to watch..."

I packed my bag, stood in front of the rest area, glanced at the court lightly, then turned and left...

At night, everyone in Qingdao gathered in the room.

"Tomorrow's game, Oda, you start first."

"Yes." I answered seriously.

"Kawakami, you have to be ready to play at any time tomorrow."

"Yes." Kawakami nodded seriously.

"The opponents in this game are stronger than before, but we are by no means weaker than them to be able to compare with them!"

"From the qualifiers to the present, we are only one step away from the top goal! Compared with the desire for victory, we will never be less than anyone else."

"Compared with technique, this game tests our patience. Don't be arrogant or impetuous, step by step, and victory will definitely come! So many days of sweat will not let you down, use your pitching, your blows to go Prove it!"

"Yes!!"

"Everyone stopped practicing tonight, rested and got ready for tomorrow's game."

"Yes!"

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After the meeting, I walked up to Miyuki.

"Miyuki-senpai, can I talk to you about pitching tomorrow."

He looked at me a little curiously...

"Too much risk." He shook his head disapprovingly.

"I'm still sure," I explained calmly, "and I'm the only one who can play in the best condition. Kawakami-senpai has already voted for several games, let alone Sawamura and Furutani-senpai who just finished casting. Tomorrow It can be my turn to start as a freshman, which means that the situation is already quite bad."

He frowned and looked at me, "You don't have to think about it now, you can just try your best to vote tomorrow, and leave these things to the supervisor and coach to consider, and I will watch you."

"But the key to tomorrow is that I can suppress the opponent for a few rounds. In fact, it is best to finish the shot. Although I can shoot nine rounds now, but if I don't want to do anything, I may not be able to suppress the opponent in the next few rounds. Then in the next few rounds It doesn't make much sense. And with the current situation, I don't think replacing the seniors will change the situation." I insisted on my own thoughts and looked at him unmoved.

He sighed, "Then how sure are you?"

"I have carefully estimated today, and I can guarantee that the points lost will be within 2 points. If I am lucky, it will be less."

"Okay, I'll go talk to the supervisor."

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The next day, Jiaziyuan.

The crowd was surging, and everyone was discussing excitedly.

"I really didn't expect to hit this point."

"Yeah! I thought Qing Dao would be very tenacious, but he would still lose to Ju Morda in the end!"

"Hahaha, let me tell you! Although the opponents that Qingdao met before were not as strong as the ones that Jumoda met, they are also very strong! This match is hard to say—"

…………

"Who do you think will win in the end?"

"I think Qing Dao is also very likely. I saw their match with Dao Shi on TV before. They played very well!"

"Hey - I think the chances of a big win by Jumo will be much higher! After all, it was obvious yesterday that the two pitchers in Qingdao were almost at their limit, and the strength of the substitute could not make up for their vacancy. Maybe the final score will be scary. One jump!"

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At this time, in the stadium.

Miyuki and I warmed up in the cowshed.

"The supervisor said that you can try that method, and the specific judgment is left to us." Miyuki stood up and passed the ball to me.

I pursed my lips and didn't reply.

"To be honest, I still think the risk is too great, and I am quite surprised that the supervisor will agree. Maybe he believes in your judgment and strength."

I took a step and threw the ball over.

Alas, believe me——Although I have confidence in myself, as a supervisor, I can trust my judgment with such confidence. It is really stressful. I smiled wryly.

Miyuki caught the ball easily, and raised the corners of his mouth, "Since the supervisor agrees, let's play to our heart's content! Little brother, don't be afraid first~"

I looked at him helplessly and smiled...

At this time, the starting lists of the two teams appeared on the screen.

Immediately, there was a lot of discussion in the audience.

"Oda Kazu? Who is it? Could it be a first grader?!"

…………

"Seido won't give up, right? Even if the two pitchers are exhausted, let the third-year substitute come on!"

"That's right! I didn't expect the game to end like this. If I knew it, I wouldn't have asked for leave!"

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"I thought there would be some wonderful scenes, but I was looking forward to one in vain."

"Maybe the pitcher was a surprise?"

"It's so good that it's kept until the finals?"

"Forehead…………"

No matter who has what kind of thoughts and what kind of mood, time still paces its own pace.

Soon the game started.