In the top of the 9th inning with a 2-point lead, 1 out, 2nd and 3rd base. How should we protect this scene?
There are various “theories” in baseball. In order to win in the sport of baseball, which has many uncertainties, the theories left behind by our predecessors can be a guidepost.
The theory of the opening situation would be “the infield defends the fixed position”. Even though he homered the runner on third, he still has a one-run lead. The top priority should be to not return the runner on second base.
Ichinoseki Gakuin Nine, who defeated Kyoto Kokusai, one of the favorites to win in the goodbye
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absolute confidence in defense
However, Ichinoseki Gakuin (Iwate), who appeared in the third match of Koshien on August 6, is playing forward defense in this situation. Immediately after that, ironically, a timely hit that tied the score was born just to the left of the second baseman who protected the front.
Ichinoseki Gakuin dominated the game from the beginning against Kyoto International, which has many talents such as draft candidate Rudai Morishita (3rd year). In particular, under-throw right-hander Ryosuke Ono (2nd year) skillfully used a habitual ball in the mid-110km range and slowed down, preventing the Kyoto International batting line from making a full swing.
Morishita, who stood on the starting mound for Kyoto International, was far from his best form and dropped out after conceding 4 runs by the third inning. At the end of the 7th inning, Ichinoseki Gakuin was leading 5-1, and the game seemed to be over.
However, Kyoto Kokusai showed tenacity from here. In the top of the 8th inning, Shin Tsujii (3rd year)’s sacrifice fly and Reya Kanazawa (2nd year)’s timely hits jumped out, closing in on a 2-point difference.
In the top of the 9th inning, Ono, who was standing on the mound, could not hide his confusion at the strange atmosphere of the stadium. Every time the ball count goes up, applause erupts from the stands. The more impatient, the more the control was disturbed. Ono looks back on the situation.
“I was in a hurry that I was going to play four-ball, and Kyoto Kokusai was going to take the lead.
Two consecutive walks are given from the first batter, and the mound is handed over to Kota Terao (2nd year) with uniform number 1. With a send bunt in between, we faced a situation of 1st and 2nd and 3rd base.
