At this moment, Lin Guanglai approached him, self-recommending and expressing his desire to start in the fourth game, which, to some extent, aligned with Akiyama Koji's own thoughts.
In his room, Akiyama Koji discussed deeply with Lin Guanglai, considering the data the coaching team held regarding players' physical conditions and game status. After confirming that Lin's physical condition was fine, Akiyama Koji announced his decision at the team's meeting later:
"Today's heavy rain has given us a moment to catch our breath—but I think everyone should know, being down 1:3, we have no retreat in every upcoming match!"
"Tomorrow's game, Guanglai expressed his wish to start as the pitcher, and I, as the manager, have agreed. A young man who hasn't even played a year in professional baseball has such awareness and confidence—are you, veterans who have been with me for years, not even equal to him?"
