As the match reaches this critical point, the Waseda Jitsugyo players are no longer concerned about the cost-effectiveness of a bunt—they have confidence in Lin Guanglai; as long as they can send one person home to score, their ace will surely hold the advantage.
At this moment, Suzuki Daigo stayed calm. He did not rush to swing despite having a runner on third base, instead adhering to the home plate rules and earned a walk.
Clearly, Matsui Yuuki's stamina has reached its limit; what's worse for him is that Lin Guanglai will be the next to bat.
Sensing the shift in situation sharply, Lin Guanglai advanced towards home plate while the commentator began to build anticipation for the upcoming at-bat:
"Two outs, runners on first and third—it's undoubtedly the defending champion's best scoring opportunity this match, and the next player to bat is Lin Guanglai, deeply trusted by his teammates. Over the past two years, he has proved numerous times his strength as Koshien's top player."
