Kanto 19 quickly wins and rushes to the stands = both at Jingu Stadium
The semi-finals of the High School Baseball Autumn Metropolitan Tournament were held on the 4th at Jingu Stadium. In the first game, Kanto Ichi won against Waseda Jitsugyo 5-1. In the second game, Soka defeated Nippon University 7-0 in the seventh inning, advancing to the finals and securing a spot in next spring’s Koshien Invitational Tournament. (Natsuko Konno)
In the first game, Kanto Hajime took the lead in the second inning, with two outs and bases loaded, and was hit by a pitch. Next, No. 2 Shintaro Sakamoto (1st year) took the initiative from the beginning with his timely hits to the left field. In terms of pitching, ace pitcher Tetsushin Hatanaka (2nd year) allowed only 3 hits and no runs in 6 innings. Pitcher Hatanaka reflected, “I was able to take advantage of my slider and changeup and make the ball hit well.” He said, “It was tough after the middle innings because I was targeted with fastballs, but I made sure to throw low even against strong hitters.I want to do my best in the final as usual.”
In the second match, Soka had the upper hand from beginning to end. Soka took the lead in the third inning with a timely hit from No. 9 Rio Komaki (1st year) to the center. In the fourth inning, with two outs, No. 6 Miki Komiya (second year) hit a home run over the left field. In the fifth inning, he dominated, scoring four points during the opponent’s wild pitches. Komiya said shyly, “My dream was to hit a home run at Jingu.The ball I hit was a fastball high up the middle, which is my favorite course.The moment I entered the stands I was so happy that I don’t remember much.” He said, “Next time I’m against a good pitcher, so I want to use my swing to win.”
The final between Kanto Ichi and Soka will be held at the same stadium from noon on the 5th.
Soka Nine smiles after winning in a called game against Nippon University
▽Semifinals
Kanto Daiichi 5-1 Wasami
Soka 7-0 Nihon University
(Called game according to the seventh inning rule)
2023-11-05 02:56:36
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