Prince Takamado Cup 43rd All Japan School Children’s Rubber Baseball McDonald’s Tournament Competition Day 5
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◇ First Tokyo group final
The semi-final was held at Ota Stadium in Tokyo. The Fudo Pirates (Tokyo 2) defeated the Yokaichiba Central Sports Boy Scouts (Chiba) and decided to advance to the final for the first time as a representative of Tokyo. Shinya Stars (Osaka), who placed 3rd last year, beat the Red Suns (Tokyo 1) comfortably. After each match, Yokaichiba Chuo and Red Suns, who finished third, were presented with certificates, trophies, and bronze medals. The final will be held at the same stadium from 9:00 am on the 11th.
Fudo Pirates Rapid growth Abe throws well
Fudo Pirates Nine rejoices after deciding to advance to the finals for the first time (photographed by Naoko Isuremo)
“Yay”. When the last batter was hit by Nakahi, the mound’s Fudo Pirates, Naruma Abe, spread both hands and looked up at the summer blue sky.
In his second start in this tournament, he got 2 hits in 6 innings and did not walk. He pitched every game as a starting pitcher and a lower pitcher. His pitching speed is about 100km/h in a straight line, but he uses quick motions and misses the batter’s timing. Although he did not originally have ball control ability, he has grown rapidly since coming here. He may be the type to show his power on the big stage.
“I’m nervous, but I can throw. I feel like I’ve lost my strength. I might say it myself, but I think I’ve peeled off.” Abe laughed embarrassedly. He batted and hit two home runs in the tournament as No. 4. When he doesn’t throw, he wears a mask and is active in full rotation.
The fact that his father is the coach of Shinnosuke Abe, a giant who watched the stands on this day, attracts attention to Abe, and it is a good stimulus within the team. In the first inning, No. 2 Harune Murakami doubled over the middle of the opening. In the 3rd inning, No. 3, Kaito Ohara went solo over the left for the third time in this tournament. In the 5th inning, he hits in a timely manner while pushing. Obara, who has two RBIs, said with a smile, “When Narima hits, I think, too. But if I push too hard, I won’t get good results, so I try to relax at bat.”
With one more to go, the first national victory for the Tokyo group. “I’m just going to play our baseball,” said Director Takeshi Nagai. “I can’t lose to Naruma.” Captain Daiki Nagai will be on the mound for the final, as he will be the ace. (Yoji Takeshita)
Shinya Stars One year after losing in the semi-finals last year “Finally so far” Capture the opponent’s left arm
Shinya’s Yamamoto (front) and others cry out after deciding to advance to the finals
Captured the number one left arm of the tournament and won a clear victory. After deciding to advance to the finals in the best possible way, Shinka Stars manager Tsuyoshi Chiyomatsu opened his eyes wide and then took a deep breath.
“Finally, I was able to come this far.”
It’s been a year since we lost in the semi-finals of last year’s tournament. Without forgetting the frustration, the regular from last year, captain Kanato Kishi, also entered the tournament this time. “This is how I paid back last year’s debt.”
From the time the combination was decided, I practiced hitting the fastball assuming the semifinals with the Red Suns. “Ace (Issey Fujimori) threw a good ball in last year’s tournament,” recalled Coach Chiyomatsu.
On this day, looking at the starting order, the plan was to “take the lead and take the initiative before the opponent’s ace goes up to the mound.” True to his words, he attacked Mizuki Kitagawa, the starter of the Red Suns, from the beginning, and in the first inning Kazuki Miyamoto hit a double and scored three steals. In the second inning, Takuzumi Yamada, a fifth-year student, scored the second goal by firing a bullet over the fence to the right wing, saying, “I was wondering, but it flew well.”
Then, in the 3rd inning, 2 runs from 2 deaths to 2 runs. From Kotaro Yamamoto, who was in good shape, to captain Takashi, the succession to Yamamoto was also decided, and even after the pitch of Red Issei Fujimori, he won without passing the flow.
The long-awaited final, and to the top. Captain Kishi said, “I’m feeling good. See you tomorrow.” (Hideki Suzuki)
Red Suns win bronze medal in team history
I can’t stop crying. At the end of the game, all the Red Suns nines cried openly. Following last year’s best 8, the first best 4. However, the long-cherished national conquest was far away.
Mizuki Kitagawa, who dropped out of the starting pitcher in the middle of the second inning, exclaimed, “I want to make use of this disappointment in my baseball life.” It’s frustrating that I couldn’t do it,” she said, wiping her large tears.
On this day, captain Issei Fujimori, who hit his own fastest ball speed of 124 km, said, “I’m grateful to Nine for following me as captain. I let (Yoji Takeshita)
Yokaichiba Central Sports Boy Scouts 3rd place in solidarity and feelings
The Yokaichiba Central Sports Boy Scouts lost to the Fudo Pirates, and ended the “Midsummer Adventure” with a frustrating and happy bronze medal.
Strengthening through thorough defensive practice, all 15 members from 1st to 6th grades are on good terms like brothers, and with their strong “unity” and “feelings”, they are proudly ranked 3rd in the nation despite their first appearance. won a prize. Coach Takao Uno said, “It was a good summer. I’m disappointed, but I gave it my all and lost power. I don’t normally praise the players, but today I want to say, ‘You did a good job.'” Ta.
Captain Kotaro Tominaga proudly said, “This is the first national tournament, and I gave my best to get this result, so I have no regrets.” (Fumiko Segawa)
▽Semi-finals, first match
Yokaichiba Central Sports Center (Chiba)
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Fudo Pirates (Tokyo 2)
(8) Kotaro Tominaga, Hinata Ishii and Rui Ito
(Not) Naruma Abe – Kaito Ohara
Home run Obara (not)
▽Semi-finals, 2nd match
Red Sands (Tokyo 1)
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Shinya Stars (Osaka)
(l) Mizuki Kitagawa, Issei Fujimori – Kyuta Masuda
(New) Kohtaro Yamamoto, Kanato Kishi, Yamamoto-Kazuki Miyamoto
Home run Takuzumi Yamada (new)
(Tokyo Chunichi Sports)
2023-08-11 09:36:27
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