In a swift play, the top three batters of Tokai University Sagami High School were neutralized, putting Waseda Jitsugyo up to bat in the bottom of the first inning.
Last summer, Tokai University Sagami managed to reach the Summer甲 finals largely due to their then-ace pitcher Ichiyotai Shintaro's individual performance—Ichiyotai Shintaro, a third-year student, was an indisputable "fireballer," capable of consistently throwing fastballs exceeding 150 kilometers per hour, single-handedly suppressing entire lineups of many teams.
However, the new Tokai University Sagami, having lost their ace pitcher Ichiyotai Shintaro, is now developing into a more cohesive unit.
Their new ace is Nagata Ryudou, a left-handed pitcher who just entered his third year this year.
