Top of the ninth inning, the offense for Tokai University Sagami High School begins with their ninth batter, today's starting pitcher, Nagata Ryudou.
As the team's ace pitcher, Nagata Ryudou is compelled to take on the responsibility of opening up the game for his team in this crucial top of the ninth inning—a significant challenge for him.
After all, as a pitcher, especially considering that he is the successor to the exceptionally talented Ichiyotai Shintaro, even just improving his pitching skills in regular training takes a lot of effort from Nagata Ryudou, so how could he have any energy left to refine his batting technique?
But with the game at this point, Nagata Ryudou knows there is no retreat—if they cannot erase the four-run gap in the top of the ninth, the game will end directly; in this situation, every out is extremely precious for Tokai University Sagami High School.
