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Japan National Collegiate Baseball Championship Keio University 4th in Japan for the first time in 34 years | Baseball

The Japan National Collegiate Baseball Championship, which decides the best university baseball in Japan, was held at Jingu Stadium on the 13th, and Keio University defeated Fukui University of Technology 13-2, shining for the fourth time in 34 years.

The 70th Japan National Collegiate Baseball Championship was canceled last year for the first time since it started in 1952 due to the influence of the new coronavirus, and was held for the first time in two years.

The final was a match between Keio University, which advanced to the final for the first time in 10 years, and Fukui University of Technology, which won the final for the first time.

In the first match, Keio University took the lead with a two-run home run by No. 4 Tomoya Masaki, and after that, the batting line was connected, and 15 hits were scored even after the middle stage.

Starting pitcher Shota Masui held the 6th inning with 2 points, and after the 7th inning, Keio University won 13-2 and became the 4th in Japan for the first time in 34 years. I did.

Fukui University of Technology, which won with a bang, was hit by two points in five innings, and the pitchers were not sifted.

Keio University Director Horii “I’m impressed by connecting history”

Keio University coach Tetsuya Horii, who won the number one spot in Japan at the university, said, “The players concentrated well while thinking about the next one, the next base, and the next out. And the baseball club connected the history, and the result was a victory, which is incredible. “

Keio University Masaki of the Most Valuable Player Award “I was able to win with power”

Tomoya Masaki, who hit the first two-run home run and was selected for the Most Valuable Player Award of this tournament, said, “The starting pitcher Masui was very nervous, so the team was talking about getting the first goal. I’m glad I got the first goal in the form of a home run. I didn’t cheer, but I felt that the fans and teammates were supporting me, so I think I was able to win the championship with that power. “

Director Fukui University of Technology Shimono “Carved a new page in the history of the baseball club”

Director Hiroki Shimono of Fukui University of Technology, who missed the first university in Japan, said, “I think it was a great fight to come to the final, and I can appreciate that it marked a new page in the history of the baseball club. I thought that I played an embarrassing game due to this difference. I would like to apologize as a manager. The batting line was good, but when I saw the batting line of Keio University, I thought that the dimension was different. I was keenly aware of the lack of power in everything. “

Fukui University of Technology Tateishi “I couldn’t pitch myself”

In addition, pitcher Ken Tateishi, an ace who went up to the mound from the middle of the 4th inning, said, “I couldn’t pitch myself, I made a bad count, I threw a sweet ball, and I couldn’t pitch myself. I want to be able to do it. “

Keio University alumnus Chunichi Fukutani “I also give students a good stimulus”

Koji Fukutani, a pitcher of Keio University’s 9th year professional, said, “Congratulations on winning the championship.” I am always inspired by the efforts of my juniors. I will do my best to give good stimulation to the students, “he commented through the team.

In addition, Yuya Gunji, a second-year catcher, said, “I am very happy to see the activities of the juniors who played together in college and the juniors who supported me. And I was touched by the appearance of student baseball who enjoys baseball from the bottom of my heart. Congratulations to Japan. I will do my best to become a player who can lead the Dragons to the championship. “

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