Chapter 263: Counterattack Begins
"Whoosh."
"Ping!"
Heavy. So heavy. Damn, that hurts!
"Thud."
"Foul ball!"
The gleaming white ball flew off once again, landing outside the foul line.
Kuramochi, grimacing, showed an expression of frustration.
Without hitting the ball's sweet spot, such a s...
Chapter 262: The Impact
"Pop!"
"Strike! Batter out! Three outs! Change of sides!"
As the umpire’s voice echoed across the field, Tachi in the batter’s box was visibly stunned, and the crowd couldn’t contain their excitement, letting out waves of astonished exclamations.
Three pitches.
Once again, just ...
Chapter 261: A New Pitch in the Battle Against Kiryuu!
"Fourth batter, pitcher, Tachi."
"Two outs, a runner on second base, and Kiryuu High School's core player, their cleanup hitter Tachi, steps up to the plate. In this crucial moment, can his swing turn the tide of the game? Will it tie the score or perhaps even achieve a dramati...
Chapter 260: A Back-and-Forth Battle with Kiryuu
Accompanied by Eijun securing the three outs for Kiryuu High School in the bottom of the second inning, the momentum briefly shifted into Seidou High School's favor.
However, Kiryuu High School was no pushover.
In the top of the third inning, when Seidou High aimed to build on...
Chapter 575: Hachiman the Self-Appointed Mentor
"Want to come up and sit for a while?"
"Sure."
Hachiman naturally wouldn't refuse the girl's invitation, especially since it had been a few days since he last saw Yukino.
Ever since the Service Club activities were put on pause, the two of them rarely met. Given that nei...
Chapter 259: Sawamura Strength Against Kiryuu
“Bottom of the second inning, Kiryuu High School’s turn to bat. Stepping up is the cleanup hitter and ace pitcher, Tachi.”
“Having just conceded the first run of the game, Kiryuu’s ace now takes the batter’s box. Not only the ace but also their cleanup hitter, Tachi, faces ...
Chapter 258: Secure the Lead
“Ping!”
“Whoosh!”
As a streak of brilliance flashed across the sky, the crowd couldn’t suppress their gasps of astonishment, their gazes fixed on the dazzling trail piercing through the heavens.
"Center fielder!!!"
At home plate, Kyohei Shibata couldn’t afford to focus ...
Chapter 257: Eijun's Offense Against Kiryuu
Sawamura Eijun stepped into the batter's box, his determined expression catching the attention of Kiryuu High's battery.
Although Eijun wasn’t considered one of Seidou High's strongest hitters, his keen sense for the ball and quick reaction time made him a batter to be wary of.
...
Chapter 256: Pure Power Against Kiryuu
Top of the Second Inning: Seidou High School's Offensive, Cleanup Hitter, First Baseman, Yuuki Tetsuya.
Eijun quickly shut down Kiryuu High's offense in the first inning, setting the tone for Seidou High's attack in the second.
Offense and defense are inherently connected.
Whi...
Chapter 574: Hachiman's Game Outlook
After dinner, Hachiman also excused himself to leave.
"Mrs. Miura, I'll be heading home for today."
Perhaps because of the awkwardness caused by the earlier bathroom incident, Mrs. Miura didn't try to persuade him to stay.
She simply nodded and then spoke to her daughter.
"...
Chapter 255: The Clash of Power in the Battle Against Kiryuu
"Oooooohhhhhh!"
"The first pitch, a high inside fastball, misses the strike zone—it's a ball! Seidou's pitcher and catcher demonstrate their strong-willed approach right from the start, showing no fear in the face of Kiryuu's formidable batting lineup. Seidou's battery ...
Chapter 254: Kiryuu Confronts Power Directly
Isashiki Jun has a knack for hitting balls to the right side.
When it comes to using his power, he possesses unique insights and strengths.
This makes him one of the hitters Shibata Kyohei dislikes facing the most.
Even when his stance breaks down, Isashiki can still make...
Chapter 573: In the Bathroom...
"It's just washing some vegetables, nothing that requires experience, right?"
"W-Washing vegetables?!"
Hearing Hachiman's words, Yumiko's eyes widened in disbelief.
"You just wanted me to help wash vegetables?"
Hachiman found her reaction a bit odd. "Yeah, what else did you think...
Chapter 253: Kiryuu's Offensive Initiative
On the first-base side, in Seidou High's dugout:
“Kiryuu’s ace, you all know his pitch types by now,” Coach Kataoka addressed the gathered Seidou players.
“At this stage of the summer tournament, he’s bound to feel the strain of consecutive games, no matter how good his s...
Chapter 252: Before the Battle
The next day, as the first rays of morning sunlight illuminated the earth:
In Hyogo Prefecture, Nishinomiya City, Hanshin Koshien Stadium was already teeming with a sea of people.
The densely packed crowd, the overwhelming cheers, and the countless banners waving in support of their teams crea...
Chapter 251: The Kiryuu Strategy
Cutter Kai/Improved Cutter
History often repeats itself, or perhaps it's inertia.
In some ways, the patterns remain unshakably strong.
Somehow, even though it wasn’t Eijun himself who came up with the name, this pitch ended up being called exactly the same as in the original story...
Chapter 250: A Step Forward in Evolution
A Perfect Pitch.
An impeccable changeup. Haruichi's eyes flickered with amazement.
At least in his perspective, Eijun's changeup now rivaled Narumiya Mei's in terms of visual impact.
The only noticeable gap lay in the value of their fastballs.
Narumiya Mei's fastball s...
Chapter 572: In the Kitchen...
"Good afternoon, Hachiman-chan," Mrs. Miura greeted warmly.
Hachiman raised an eyebrow at her choice of words.
"What's with the 'chan'? What's so little about me?"
Oh, you mean my age? Fine, that's acceptable.
Noticing Hachiman staring at her directly, Mrs. Miura tapped her delica...
Chapter 249: Adjusting the State
After Coach Kataoka gave some final instructions on minor details, Takashima Rei followed up with information about tomorrow's semifinal schedule and other related notices.
With that, the members of Seidou High School began to disperse in small groups.
"Miyuki-senpai, do you have a moment?"<...
Chapter 248: Determination and Starting Role
"Overall, Kiryuu High School's lineup is primarily power-focused. Each batter has the ability to deliver extra-base hits, and even the lower part of their lineup swings for the fences, making home runs a constant possibility. Both pitchers and outfielders must exercise extreme caution."
...
Chapter 247: Preparations on All Fronts
At the hotels where each team was staying, a calm before the storm quietly brewed after the day’s games had concluded.
This moment marked the final preparations for all four teams as they geared up for the decisive matches ahead.
Even a team as strong as Komadai Fujimaki, when facing...
Chapter 246: Heated Discussions and Popularity
For Furuya, the problems are as vast as the ocean.
Setting aside the less critical issues, two major problems remain his most fatal weaknesses: stamina and control.
These two limitations heavily restrict his current performance.
Against strong batting lineups, Furuya m...
Chapter 571: Mrs. Miura, the Master of Catching Cheaters
"Ha, a hero?!"
Upon hearing Hachiman's words, Yumiko froze for a moment before speaking up with some dissatisfaction.
"Do you take me for a fool?"
Hachiman wasn't surprised by her reaction. After all, the whole thing sounded so fantastical that it was hard to be...
Chapter 245: News Report
"Good morning, everyone! Welcome to our regular broadcast. Today, we’re fortunate to have Wada-kun with us. The quarterfinals concluded yesterday, and the four semifinalists have been decided. What are your thoughts on yesterday's matches, Wada-kun? Were there any surprising outcomes or results that exceeded you...
Chapter 244: Advancing to the Final Four
“Whoosh!”
“Pop!”
“Out!”
“Game over!”
In center field, Jun Isashiki firmly caught the high fly ball speeding in from home plate.
With this final out, the quarterfinal match reached its conclusion. The umpire’s voice echoed across the field as the ...
Chapter 243: The Battle of Ikuei - The Essence of Offense
"An outside pitch? He swung at it! Oh, it's a hit! It's a hit! In the end, Seidou High's Kuramochi chose a low outside pitch and delivered an unexpected strike—a base hit to right field! As soon as the ball hit the ground, the runner on third, Sawamura Eijun, dashed home, scoring...
Chapter 242: The Battle of Ikuei - Tying the Score!
"First batter, shortstop, Kuramochi-kun."
With one out and runners on second and third base, Seidou High's choice of offensive strategy was unpredictable, creating an extremely difficult situation for Ikuei High.
Forced scoring, a sacrifice fly, or an aggressive attack—no...
Chapter 570: All for the Sake of Learning
After the graduation ball ended, there were no more large-scale events, and Hachiman's life returned to its usual calm.
However, with the final exams approaching, the atmosphere in the class had become noticeably more serious.
As the bell signaling the end of class rang, the teacher ...
Chapter 241: The Sudden Offensive in the Battle Against Ikuei
It must be said, as the starting catcher of a powerhouse team, Matsushita had a keen sense of crisis.
Without hesitation, he decided to take a risk and speed up the pace. If they let Seidou High dictate the rhythm, Ikuei High would lose their edge.
"This pitch wil...
Chapter 240: The Strategic Battle
“Safe on base!!”
By the time Ikuei High School’s right fielder managed to retrieve the ball, Eijun’s figure was already near the first base.
As the ball zipped towards first, Eijun firmly planted his foot on the base.
The sharp sound of the umpire’s call echoed across the f...