In the bottom of the 5th inning, Kawasaki General Science, 2nd out, 2nd base, 2nd baseman Tanaka Miyako’s left front hit, and Hoshino, who is the second runner, aims for the second home run, but touches out.
The 105th National High School Baseball Championship Kanagawa Tournament was held on the 14th with 16 games in the 3rd round at 8 stadiums in Kanagawa Prefecture. At Yamato Stadium in Yamato City, Kawasaki General Science (Saiwai Ward, Kawasaki City) lost 1-8 to third seed Hiratsuka Gakuen (Hiratsuka City) seven times.
Kawasaki General Science was exposed to a fierce attack from Hiratsuka Gakuen from the first inning, but the main pitcher Koshiro Kageyama’s tenacious pitching kept it to 2 runs in the fourth inning and brought it into a close battle. However, in the fifth inning, he gave up 4 runs in a row. He returned one point behind it and turned to counterattack, but the second goal was blocked and he could not grasp the flow and was overwhelmed with two goals in seven times.
Ace No. 4 Kageyama “I did what I could”
Kageyama strikes out an opposing batter and runs back to the bench with a fist pump. Both at Yamato Stadium in Yamato City.
“It’s frustrating to lose, but in the first half we managed to concede as few goals as possible and fought back, so I think we did our best.” The 4th pillar of ace. Koshiro Kageyama, a third-year student at Kawasaki General Science, showed a refreshed expression after the match.
A pitch with a runner on his back like every time. Even in repeated pinches, he remained calm on the mound, and when he struck out, he gave a small fist pump. “Okay, okay”. He continued to inspire his peers with a smile that has saved teams in the past.
Finally caught in the fifth inning and was hit repeatedly. “I’m tired. I wish I could have kept it down a bit and made it to the ninth inning, but my opponent was a step above me,” he calmly recalled. Even as a hitter, he hit a good sound in the fourth inning, and he even seemed satisfied that he did what he could do.
Catcher Satoshi Moroto, who works as a battery, also said, “The ball came today. I think I did my best.” Hiroto Hoshino, the 2nd-year fastest runner who defended the center, said with a smile, “Stay strong, defend, and attack.
Ayako, 52, Kageyama’s mother, who was watching from the stands, commented on her son, “I think he’s a good pitcher because he’s easy-going and doesn’t flinch when runners are sent out.” She said, “I think I was able to enjoy baseball because I was blessed with friends. His father, Kenichi (53), was pleased with his growth, saying, “Because of baseball, he’s become mentally strong.”
“Baseball is here for now,” said Kageyama. In the future, he plans to study for the employment exam with the aim of becoming a civil servant. (Yutaka Watanabe)
2023-07-14 23:54:45
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