"Shun, be ready to enter the game." - As Shoto's players climbed the dugout steps and ran toward the field, Coach Yamada placed a hand on Shun's shoulder and spoke quietly. He didn't want to affect Sora's confidence, so he waited until the rest of the team had taken the field before warning Shun. After all, this inning was crucial for the rest of the game, since they would be seeing the top of Hokuto's lineup again.
"Hm." - Shun looked into his coach's determined eyes and simply nodded. Even without Coach Yamada's warning, Shun was already prepared to take the mound. After all, that was the game plan he had in mind: have each pitcher face Hokuto's batting order once, preventing their batters from getting comfortable and adjusting to any one pitcher's pitches.
