Chapter 132: Broke Gambler

"Announcing the change of player position, Hoshiryu High School Announce change of player position, former pitcher Nanami-kun and second baseman Keiba-kun, switching positions…"

In the second half of the eighth inning, Nanami Haruka, who pitched 124 balls, was replaced from the mound ahead of schedule because of a lack of energy.

Nanami Haruka was very resistant to this result.

"I'm the Ace!"

He stood stubbornly on the mound, resembling a defiant child.

He looks ordinary, but because of such childish behavior, the audience likes it.

"That guy is surprisingly cute."

"The Ace of Hoshiryu, haha, it's so interesting."

"The Ace's determination to stay and fight, we felt it."

"But the Coach is also kind. He can't even throw Nice Pitches now. Staying on the field is just to continue to cause trouble for the team."

There are various factors for Players to become famous. Nanami himself probably couldn't think that because of his childish behavior, he was getting popular!

Back to the game.

Although Nanami Haruka was very resistant, the Coach's orders were not something he could change. He could only go to second base honestly.

In the rest area of ​​Hoshiryu.

There was also struggle in Hosho Ryuki's eyes. If it was crueler, he should let Nanami face this hardship. If Nanami could overcome it, it would definitely be a good result for Hoshiryu.

The ability to brush with the flames of adversity and then soar once more is a feat not everyone can claim.

As a Coach, he did not have the courage to take such risks. Nanami has come to see the essence and limit of his talent and the road to improvement, recognizing that there is always a higher realm to aspire to.

'I believe he will overcome his weaknesses and go further.'

Plunging into the depths of hell, transforming into a valiant and battle-hardened warrior, and rising anew from the ashes may sound like an epic path to take, but is it truly a fitting road for every player to go through?

Hosho Ryuki firmly believes that it is much better for the players to understand how much they have and work on it. It is much better than putting in unrealistic efforts uselessly.

At this point, Keiba Sato became Nanami Haruka's successor and pitched on the mound.

The game's outlook seemed grim, yet there was a spark of excitement in Keiba's eyes as he got the opportunity to pitch.

Watching Nanami compete with the players of Seidou High School before, he was already itching. Although he feels a little sorry for Nanami now, he is still very happy to be able to fight against Seidou's batter.

In particular, the first opponent was the General of Seidou High School, Yuuki Tetsuya.

"Yuuki!"

"Captain!"

"Smash it!!"

One Out, runners at first and second. The rest area of ​​Seidou High School was very lively.

Eyes wide with anticipation, they gazed at Yuuki, eager to witness the thrill of his upcoming fight.

"He is so popular!"

Keiba turned his head and took a serious look at the rest area of ​​Seidou High School. He knew very well that the Yuuki was terrifying. But this temptation is too great, as long as Yuuki can be resolved cleanly, it will definitely be a heavy blow to Seidou's momentum.

So far, he hasn't thrown a single ball, and Seidou High School's understanding of him is almost zero.

He may not have a better opportunity to solve Yuuki!

After weighing it in his heart, Keiba's eyes became full of fighting spirit.

When the benefits are large beyond a certain extent, it is not so wrong to take risks. Right now, Keiba made up his mind to go head-to-head with Tetsuya.

Hosho Okuchi also supported his thoughts.

The players from Hoshiryu High School now share the same thought process as gamblers.

They have already lost all their fortunes, how bad can it be? It is better to fight vigorously instead of cowering back.

So even if Hosho knew that Keiba's choice was very dangerous, he still chose to support it.

No matter how strong Yuuki is, His odds of hitting are not 100 percent either. So no matter how many opportunities there are, they have to gamble, and if they win, they will make a lot of money. Even if they lose the gamble, what else do they have to lose but an already lost game!

'Let's do it'

After making a firm decision, Hosho opened his Mitt wide. This invisibly gave the pitcher a psychological hint, allowing him to throw the ball as he pleased.

Of course, the course is still tricky.

Even if it is gambling, you must raise your own odds to the highest.

This is the feature a seasoned gambler should have.

Atop the mound, Keiba's blood raced, and he could hear the pounding of his own heartbeat.

'So exciting!'

On the stage of Koshien, stand on the pitcher's mound and compete against the fourth Batter of Seidou High School.

'Just thinking about this makes blood bump.'

He took a deep breath, and then let it out heavily.

At this moment, Keiba completely adjusted his state to the peak.

The legs raised high, without any resistance, were very smooth when he made his stride.

As the center of gravity of his body shifted, the white ball in his hand was also thrown heavily.

Whoosh!

The white ball is extremely fast like an accelerating train.

This Pitch was in the best state of Keiba Sato, and even he himself was extremely satisfied.

If we could move the time back a little bit, take a look at the electronics board. You can know that his satisfaction is not an illusion, but a fact.

149 km/h! (92 mph)

In Keiba's baseball career, this is the record for the fastest ball speed he has ever thrown.

With such a ball, Keiba Sato is very confident and can definitely catch Tetsuya by surprise.

On the strike zone.

Yuuki stared blankly at the flying baseball. Judging from his experience, this ball was really no big deal.

'It doesn't seem to have any other trait other than the speed of the ball.'

The cold light in his eyes flashed, and he swung his bat against the ball unceremoniously.

PING!

After the white ball was hit, it drew a perfect arc and landed on the outfield.

All this happened too quickly, and the fielder Hoshiryu didn't react at all.

Kominato on second base and Sawamura on first base saw the baseball land with their own eyes, and they all started running.

Sawamura was amazed as he ran.

'As expected of Tetsu-san, it's really amazing!'

'Keiba Sato is indeed a little inferior compared with Nanami Haruka, but I have to say that he is also not weak.'

It's hard to say what position it can be ranked in high school, at least in Seidou High School, its performance will not be less than Kawakami.

For a pitcher of this level, the Captain doesn't even need to observe the path of the ball, he swings the bat on the first pitch and hits the ball forward.

And also got hits cleanly.

Incredible!

The baseball bounces all the way to the wall, then bounces back. Right now, the outfielder from Hoshiryu reacted and chased the ball.

By the time they caught the ball, Ryosuke had already crossed third base and returned to home plate.

Behind him, because Sawamura ran faster when Ryosuke returned to home plate, he had already crossed third base and ran towards home plate.

When the players of Hoshiryu High School passed the ball back.

Tetsuya has already run to third base.

A well-timed third base hit for two runs.

The total score is 6:1!

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