"Without a doubt, this is a blood battle—the players on both sides of the field, whether it's Waseda Industries or National Academy Kugayama, have already given their all."
"This semifinal match of the Autumn Tokyo Tournament has now reached its most critical and fiery moment! No one knows when this game will conclude, as the players are all absorbed in the atmosphere of the game beyond themselves!"
In fact, it's not just the players on the field; the audience at Shengong Second Stadium, the players in the tunnel waiting for the next game, and even Sugai Masakazu himself at the commentary booth have all been completely drawn into this spectacular match.
Many times, a pitcher's battle, due to low scoring, few offensive opportunities, and the fact that the entire game is often fragmented, doesn't make for a visually pleasing game, often lulling the audience to sleep;
