As the West Tokyo Conference concluded, matches in various other prefectures across Japan were also in full swing, with representative teams advancing to Koshien being decided one after another.
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Chiba Conference, Finals.
Bottom of the sixth inning, Narita 0:0 Tokai University B!0, Narita High School's offense, a runner on third base.
Narita High School's third batter, Kaneko Yuuta, hit a single with all his might, sending the teammate on third base back to home plate, changing the score to 1:0.
Top of the ninth inning, Narita's ace pitcher Nakagawa Ryosuke delivered his 11th strikeout of the game, successfully holding on to a narrow one-point lead.
"Game over! Game over!"
"The iron-arm ace Nakagawa Ryosuke! A complete game shutout, 11 strikeouts!!!"
"Narita High School, after a 20-year hiatus, makes their 7th appearance at the Summer Koshien!!!"
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East Tokyo Conference, Finals.
