The fourth day of the tournament, the Summer Koshien matches are still going in full swing.
The first match of the day features Hyogo Prefecture's local prestigious team, the hosts Hodokusho Academy — their opponent is Toyama's representative Nishikawa Kai making their Summer甲 debut.
Faced with the home-advantaged Hodokusho, the debuting Nishikawa Kai did not retreat but actively engaged in a fierce battle, leading at one point with 2:1;
However, the lack of experience and the players' ability to seize opportunities marked the difference between a typical team and a prestigious one, ultimately influencing the course of the match:
In the first four innings, Nishikawa Kai had three golden opportunities with runners on third base but failed to capitalize, squandering chances to widen their lead.
In the end, Hodokusho Academy steadied themselves and secured a 3:2 victory over the new Summer甲 team Nishikawa Kai, successfully advancing past the first round.
