Even as an opponent, Lin Guanglai had to admit that the batting ability of this first-year catcher was truly strong—several tricky inside pitches that seemed decisive to the Waseda Jitsugyo pitcher and catcher were forcefully resolved by Mori Yuuya.
After the count quickly reached 3 balls and 2 strikes, both sides continued to engage in a fierce battle over about eight or nine more pitches—this intense clash between pitcher and batter made the local spectators watching at the edge of the field exclaim with excitement.
This continuous high-intensity competition was a tough challenge for both parties: both Lin Guanglai and Mori Yuuya's stamina and energy were significantly affected by the ongoing confrontation.
