Supported by his teammates, Lin Guanglai returned to the bench and quickly gulped several mouthfuls of cold water, finally relaxing a bit.
As the adrenaline gradually faded, a wave of fatigue washed over him, and his arms and elbows felt increasingly heavy, with the pain becoming more and more pronounced.
But Lin Guanglai didn't have the time to worry about these things right now. His focus remained on the field—it's unlikely he'll get a chance to bat in the top of the ninth inning, which is not bad news for him at the moment; he just hoped his teammates could hang in there a little longer so he could rest a bit more.
It was at this moment that Izumi Minoru walked up to Lin Guanglai with a serious expression, placing his rough hand on Lin's shoulder and spoke in an unquestionable tone:
"Guanglai, you've worked hard in today's game! Now, take a good rest."
