At the end of the first inning, the score is 1:0, with Waseda Jitsugyo in the lead.
Top of the second inning, it's Waseda Jitsugyo's turn to bat.
Since becoming a starter, Yagaki Kentaro has consistently performed well, occasionally delivering outstanding defensive plays; in batting, he is also a key figure connecting the upper and lower halves of Waseda Jitsugyo's lineup.
Facing Ooi Shingo's pitches, he seized the opportunity to swing the bat, successfully hitting a single to get on base, providing a good start for the team's offense.
However, the subsequent offense did not go as planned.
First, Uchida Saint, the seventh batter, attempted a sacrifice bunt to advance the runner, only to be caught by a high pitch from Ooi Shingo.
After being bunted, the ball bounced high into the air at home plate and was easily caught by Tokai University's catcher, Asakawa Shinji, who stood still for an out.
