Waseda won the 46th victory for the first time in 10 seasons since fall 2015. This is the second undefeated victory since fall 2003 (all 10 races won).

1-2, ninth inning, second base, outfielder Takuya Hiruma (2nd year = Urawa Gakuin) threw a 2-run reversal from Keidai Ikui to the back screen. When a death revival shot jumped to the edge of the ground, the nines all jumped at once from the side of first base. Some players were crying. Behind the scenes, pitcher Takahisa Hayakawa (4th year = Kisarazu Sogo) held back and became a pitcher.

Director Satoru Komiyama (55) won the crown in his second and fourth seasons. Good things are good, bad things are bad. A simple judgment of good or bad squeezed the team to the top.

“Students with a lick attitude are told not to be stupid, and students who are doing well are told to do the best they can. In particular, I haven’t changed a thing.”

In the first year, 3rd place in spring and 3rd place in fall. 3rd place this spring too. The indigestion season continued, but this season, centered on Hayakawa, it gained momentum without losing since the opening. Even when asked about the difference in orientation from last season, he says nothing has changed.

There was a turning point.

After the end of the league game this spring, it shook a certain pillar. This is because he forgot to run during the match. I dared to say, “Play a fun game!” In front of other players.

“That made everyone think, ‘If you get mad, it’s dangerous.’ That’s a great point. I think dropping that kaminari has led to this downfall.”

The atmosphere became tense from practice.

He remembers his school days as “strict instruction.” He ran like a horse in the equestrian club behind the left, and even in the dead of winter it was natural to swing with his bare hands. Four years have passed since the “heartbeat” of the commander, who later became a great player.

I don’t think the exact same guide applies to current students, saying, “Irrationality is not good.” However, he has a sense of mission to convey his own experience. The Kaminari behind the victory was filled with Headmaster Komiyama’s thoughts.[Maya Furukawa]