October 16, 2010, the 63rd Autumn Tokyo Tournament, preliminary quarterfinal.
Waseda Industries VS Tokai University Takarazuka.
As the umpire announced the start of the match, Waseda's leadoff hitter, Chongxin Shen Zhong, stepped into the batting area.
As the team's first batter, Chongxin Shen Zhong adhered strictly to home plate discipline, patiently facing off against Tokai University's pitcher, Ooi Shingo.
After several persistent hits against the opponent, Chongxin Shen Zhong capitalized on a control error by Ooi Shingo and successfully hit a high curveball to take first base.
Following him was the second batter, Matsunaga Kenta, who, despite the unfavorable count of one ball and two strikes, boldly swung at a ball that came flying into his sweet spot.
Matsunaga Kenta tightly gripped the bat with both hands and pushed, hitting Ooi Shingo's ball into an unmanned area in front of right field.
