章 122: 122. Camp- Vs Teigo Middle (IV)

Depressed by his performance in the game, Daichi could only look down as he made his way to the dugout. Rei slowly made his way to the box and when he crossed paths with Daichi, he gave a light pat on the shoulder with a reassuring smile. Daichi nodded with a bitter smile and went into the dugout. 

With Chino already at first base, Rei knew there was now more chance of scoring a run. He got into his developing stance once again and kept in his mind about the change in speed required. He was too late for the previous at-bat and needed to be quicker on this one. 

The first pitch was thrown and Rei noticed it was going to be a fastball right down the middle. He quickly bought his bat down, quicker than his usual timing, and connected with the ball. As soon as it connected, he knew he made a mistake again. This time swing was too quick. The ball could still safely make it over the 2nd base and fall in front of the centerfielder.