54th Meiji-Jingu Baseball Tournament
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In the semi-final match against Japan Athletics Championships, in the top of the first inning, a walk and a sacrifice hit led to two outs and 3rd base, but first baseman Yoshikawa’s excellent defense showed and they did not allow them to take the lead.
In the game, the starting pitchers of both schools showed their strength, and the scoreboard was 0.
The game started in the top of the 6th inning. He allowed the first batter to hit to the right field, and with one out and second base, he received a timely double and allowed the lead. However, Kogure, who took the mound in the middle of the inning, struck out the next batter with a left fly and an empty strikeout, allowing them to get through with the fewest runs allowed.
The batting line wanted to catch up no matter what, and with two outs and 1st base, Honma hit a sharp hit to the center field, followed by a three-run home run to the left field stands by captain Hirose, successfully reversing the game.
In the bottom of the 7th inning, the batting line hoping for an extra point got on base with two outs and a hit to the left field by Rion Saito.The following ball from Shun Sato hit a timely triple over the center fielder’s head, scoring one point.
In the top of the 8th inning, Tanimura, a 4th year student who took the mound from the previous inning, showed off his amazing pitching by hitting two center hits and a right fly, leaving no chance for a counterattack.
Behind that, with two outs, Hirose hit a solo home run for the second consecutive at-bat, showing off his dignity as a captain.
In the top of the 9th inning, they allowed the first baseman to reach base, but they blocked the follow-up and won 5-1.
[Next match]
Finals vs. Aoyama Gakuin University
Game scheduled to start at 13:00 on Monday, November 20th
It’s on the third base side.
*First and second batting will be decided on the day
Please see here for the results.
Thank you very much for your warm support.
2023-11-19 13:51:16
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