I hit it with my heart. Kazuma Okamoto’s giant infielder (24) is back to two hits. In the third inning, he fired the No. 26 2 on the back screen and hit in the seventh inning in a timely fashion. In line with Hanshin Oyama in terms of number of home bases, he became the only league leader with 81 points. In the circle before the game, he said, “Chase the ball with your heart.” With the success of the main weapon that got rid of the evil spirit, the team stopped the losing streak with 3 in the draw and set the winning magic at “6”.

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Expressionless. From the battery on the other side, I don’t know what I’m thinking. Okamoto was so relaxed. Third inning with a 2-point lead. Even if you are propelled by two balls, you will not show your impatience to the enemy. The third ball is a 141 kilometer straight ball that entered the middle. Even the custom-made ball did not lose its expression. The hit ball that has been squeezed goes directly to the back screen. I turned the diamond around in a dignified manner.

The useless power was gone. When he fell into a trap in the first at-bat, he received advice from Director Hara on the bench. The young general told the second young general, “When I set it up, the grip was too strong. I should loosen up a little more and relax. I have to.” I hung it up. Okamoto said, “I got the words, ‘Why don’t you relax a little more and step into the bat?’ Having a conscience to connect led to good results.” One shot was born for the first time in 48 seats.

“I was preparing my heart” before the game. Usually Kishida and Dai Yoshikawa sometimes prepare props and cheat with the prepared material. Okamoto was rarely nominated. While receiving the voice of “Oh ~ after a long time”, when I entered the center, I said “Focus today and chase the ball with my heart!” And I laughed brilliantly. I got rid of my bad thoughts and adjusted them with my heart.

Go innocently to the first title. The number of hits on the bases is now 26, which is the highest tie in the league alongside Hanshin Oyama. In the seventh inning, he hit the middle front in a timely fashion, with 81 points, beating Chunichi Visied (80 points) to take first place alone. “I am not aware of individual titles because there are still matches. I will do my best to make a hit that can contribute to the victory of the team,” he said. “When you’re in the end area, change runners, and when there’s no runner, take a chance.” As number 4, swing the bat. Beyond that, the numbers follow.[Naoki Kurita]