One of Koshien’s specialties, the starting lineup of the final match will be announced with a unique intonation. Applause boiled when the last member of Omi echoed.
“No. 9, pitcher Yamada-kun”
The same was true for the announcement of Ohmi Nine, who was on the defensive in the top of the first inning. The applause to Omi’s ace, Haru Yamada, who stood on a clean mound, echoed in the sacred place.
Yamada of Omi has completed all four games up to the final. In the semi-final the day before, he threw an extra 11 times while receiving a hit by pitch on his left foot. There are pros and cons to its appointment. However, it was a fact that Yamada’s appearance attracted the audience.
Osaka Toin, who faces each other, won a big victory with 13 goals, which is a double digit for two consecutive games in the semifinals. As he won the Meiji Jingu Tournament last fall, he has won with overwhelming power. I can hear some noise in the hateful strength.
“It is natural to win if you collect good players from all over the country.”
The only local player in the starting lineup of Osaka Toin is No. 4, Kazuki Maruyama. On the other hand, 6 people from Omi are from Shiga. Yamada, who has been famous since junior high school, refused the invitation from a strong school and went on to Ohmi, saying, “I want to conquer the whole country at a local high school.”
“Showa romance” drifting in Omi was thrown down by throwing
Even if the times are reiwa, high school baseball fans cannot abandon the “Showa romance”.
A locally grown ace who endures pain and fatigue and continues to stand on the mound. Yamada, who also attaches a stand to his allies, is a hero, and Osaka Toin is a “heel.” The composition of the game was fixed. Whether by chance or fate, Osaka Toin’s starting lineup is Yusuke Maeda from Shiga. He felt a “headwind” on the mound.
“I thought that Omi’s support was greater, but I thought I was being supported and threw it.”
If “strong team” is synonymous with “unbeatable team”, Osaka Toin may be the strongest in the past.
Other teams have multiple ace-class pitchers that can be calculated. There are no extraordinary batters like the giant Sho Nakata and Ryosuke Hirata, but there is no chance of attacking or defending. Don’t miss the mistake of the other party. The final also followed the style of the team.
A voice of disappointment from the back of the back net in the first attack
At the first time, the hit ball pulled by the first batter, No. 1 Ito, goes up at the highest. Satoru Yokota, a master of Omi, chases a flying ball while descending behind. Ito reached third base because he couldn’t catch the ball by hitting the tip of the grab. Next, Hayato Taniguchi repels Yamada’s fastball in front of the light to take the lead.
Whether it was the effect of the hit by pitch the day before or the accumulation of fatigue-Yamada did not have the original power.
