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“I. “I will compete with Ji Maeng-ho.”

We are losing by 1 point. Yoon Jung-hwan, who was scheduled to go on the mound, spoke to manager Moon Ki-taek.

“You want to compete with Ji Maeng-ho?”

“yes.”

Director Moon Ki-taek frowned, but in the end he had no choice but to nod at Yoon Jung-hwan’s words. Because Moon Ki-taek was also well aware of the incident in which Yoon Jung-hwan was subjected to a sniping ceremony. It is important to stop Ji Maeng-ho, but Yoon Jung-hwan can now be considered a key pitcher for the team.

The most important thing during the season was managing the players’ motivation and morale. It was clear that refusing Yoon Jung-hwan’s request here would have a great impact on the morale of the players, so Moon Ki-taek accepted Yoon Jung-hwan’s request.

‘Because I pulled out all the data that needed to be pulled out anyway.’

Ji Maeng-ho’s fourth at bat came back, but AT has scored only 3 points so far. Considering the destructive power of AT’s batting line starting with Ji Maeng-ho, it is safe to say that the operation was a success with Song Ho-jun, the replacement starter, at this level.

‘It’s only half a success, but it’s enough.’

The reason it was only half a success despite blocking AT’s volcanic batting lineup was because AT’s starting pitcher, Bellingham, threw a more powerful ball than expected. If this was Munhak, the home stadium, there were several batted balls that could become home runs, so assuming that they would be ranked higher than AT and play more home games in fall baseball, if things continued like this, there was a good chance of winning in fall baseball.

‘Except for games where one team is unilaterally ahead from the beginning, I don’t know the last time I’ve seen an AT game this comfortably, so if things continue like this in fall baseball… . Besides, if Junghwan catches Ji Maengho again, we can go more comfortably.’

With such expectations, Moon Ki-taek looked at the mound. The white rosin sprayed by Yoon Jung-hwan flies from the mound and decorates the night sky, which has already become dark. And then the first pitch that follows.

“strike!”

The referee’s loud strike call is heard.

‘That’s it. ‘Junghwan!’

Yoon Jung-hwan, who is a KBA-level player with only one fastball, was always struggling with his pitch control and was struggling in the second team, but this season, starting with slightly lowering his arm angle, he gained control of his pitch and grew into one of the best bullpens in the league, and was not afraid even against Ji Maeng-ho. It gave me the strength to strike.

‘If Seonggyeol had followed Junghwan’s mindset even half as much, he would have gone to Major.’

Moon Ki-taek, who clicked his tongue when he saw the team’s ace sitting in the dugout, focused on the ground again. Yoon Jung-hwan, standing on the mound, raised his legs high and threw the ball again.

“cheek.”

The speed posted on the electronic display board is 155km/h. The speed, which is difficult to throw even for regular overhand or three-quarter players, came from the hands of a sidearm pitcher who was close to underhand. But not many people were surprised. Because for Yoon Jung-hwan, it was everyday life.

“If Joong-hwan just adds a few breaking balls, it wouldn’t be surprising if he followed in Jung Woo-sung’s footsteps… .”

The pitching coach mentioned the name of Jung Woo-sung, the only player who went straight to the major leagues and survived. Jung Woo-sung is a starting pitcher in Pittsburgh who has 7 wins this season. Moreover, even in the major leagues, he was a strikeout machine whose strikeout rate per 9 innings was close to 9.

It was a comparison to such a great player, but no one who heard it denied it. His fastball pitch was no better than that of major leaguer Jung Woo-sung.

“Still, it’s fortunate for the team. Because Junghwan will never go to the major leagues… .”

“Well, it’s not even a game, and if it was that easy to install a breaking ball, everyone would have made it to the majors.”

“But even one fastball works in the KBA, right?”

“I’m now 30, so I don’t have to worry about free agency. “It’s just the leader who is upset.”

“Everyone, stop talking nonsense and focus on the game.”

“… sorry.”

A chat that can be made because the team members also trust Yoon Joong-hwan. And as his teammates believed, Yoon Jung-hwan hit the third ball into the strike zone.

“Strike~!”

“Great! Now it’s a two-step! Ji Maeng-ho strikes out, let’s go!”

“Junghwan! “Plug it in!”

-Yoon Jung-hwan! Yoon Jung-hwan! Yoon Jung-hwan!

-Ji Maeng-ho! Ji Maengho! Ji Maengho!

The support of fans grows along with the cheers of colleagues. In that passionate situation, Yoon Jung-hwan’s fourth ball flew toward the strike zone. An amazing two-seamer that seems to go outside but goes inside the strike zone.

And Ji Maeng-ho’s bat, which was aiming for a shot, swung like lightning.

Ta – evil!

“iced coffee!”

“I hit it!”

-Wow!

Ji Maeng-ho’s batted ball began to curve toward the right wall. A well-pushed batted ball. Right fielder Choi Jae-hyeon, who was conscious of Ji Maeng-ho’s pull and was leaning to the left, started running like the wind toward the batted ball.

‘I’ll catch it this time!’

Choi Jae-hyeon, who was chasing the batted ball with his eyes, gets closer and closer to the batted ball. And near the fence, close to the foul line, Choi Jae-hyeon’s body flew up.

*

‘I missed the home run?’

Although the sensation of hitting the ball was exhilarating, I instinctively realized that this hit was not going to be a home run, so I started running toward first base at full speed.

‘Mr Rossby! What is the location of the hit?’

‘It’s still flying.’

‘Are you going to pass?’

‘I don’t think it will pass?’

‘Fuck! Damn Jamsil! ‘Maybe I should ask them to pull down the fence.’

There is no way Rossby’s batted ball judgment is wrong, so the only way is to increase the speed. After stepping on first base, I used my momentum and ran toward second base.

‘Where is the hitting ball?’

‘It’s near the fence. ‘It’s falling.’

This doesn’t go over either, right? UG’s right fielder is Choi Jae-hyeon. As he was a player with great defense skills, he felt discouraged and was about to slow down when the Jamsil stadium started to shake. It was as if an earthquake had occurred.

-Wow!!!!

A shout that threatens to leave the stadium. The only team in Jamsil that can make such a roar is us, the home team. I stopped trying to slow down and took a big step forward again.

“run!”

As I round second base, I hear the shouts of the third base coach breaking through the shouts.

‘Did you miss it?’

‘The dive failed. ‘Keep running.’

‘Fuck!’

“stop! “Stop at third base!”

I heard the third base coach raise his hand and shout urgently. Shall we slide?

‘You idiot. ‘Just run all the way home!’

If Rossby wants to run, he should run.

“Move!”

When I shouted to the coach near the third base, the third base coach saw my running momentum and stepped back. After checking the space, I stepped on third base and made a sharp turn. And I ran all the way home without stopping.

‘What about the ball?’

‘The second baseman received it.’

‘Fuck, are you already broadcasting something called diving?’

Of course, UG Overlords. I had no choice but to acknowledge one defense. The catcher squats down halfway to home plate and makes a catching motion. The distance to home is five steps.

‘Er, I don’t know!’

I took a big step on the landing gear, stretched out my legs, and launched myself towards the groove.

thud!

The strong impact and feel of the soil.

‘Fuck, it fucking hurts. ‘What happened?’

‘It’s three leaves. The catcher was completely blown away.’

While lying down, I just raised my head and took a quick look at the situation. A catcher rolling near home plate and a white ball rolling next to him.

“It’s three leaves, right?”

“… Safe!”

The referee spreads his arms wide and shouts loudly.

-Wow!

-Ji Maeng-ho! Ji Maengho! Ji Maengho! Ji Maengho!

-Ji Maeng-ho~! Ji Maengho~! Ooooh! Thunders Ji Maeng-ho! Fly it to the sky!

As I listened to the cheering song and looked at the darkened sky, Kim Su-ho’s face blocked my vision.

“Can you get up?”

“I’ll rest just a little bit.”

“what? “You’re not hurt anywhere, are you?”

Kim Soo-ho looks startled, which doesn’t match his usual cool-headed self.

“no. “I’m just out of breath.”

“You were surprised. Still, it was good.”

“and. But what happened?”

“Did you run without looking?”

“Because I didn’t look at it properly.”

“The four batted balls flew close to the right wall, and Choi Jae-hyun dived. Now, hands.”

As I was about to get up, Kim Soo-ho extended his hand. I held his hand without hesitation and gave strength to my body.

“thank you. “But what?”

“And then what? Choi Jae-hyeon missed the ball, got up right away and threw it, but the result was a home run. end.”

After listening to Kim Su-ho, I had a rough guess.

“But Choi Jae-hyun is also amazing. I woke up after diving, and this is what makes it a close game at home? “Are you crazy?”

“Does it seem to me that you are the crazier person who came into that batting ball?”

“What, a day or two?”

As I was about to shake off the dirt from my uniform and enter the dugout, the area where UG players had gathered started to get busy.

“what?”

As I approached, I saw the gunner lying on the floor, still unable to get up.

“I guess Jeong Wan won’t be able to do it?”

Coach UG’s voice is heard. what? Are you going to kill me just because I collided with you? The guy wearing protective gear… .

“Jeongwan! Jeongwan!”

“Ugh… . “Yes, coach.”

“hey! Tell the ambulance to come! Jeongwan, don’t get up and just wait.”

“I can run more.”

“bastard! Listen! “Because there are more catchers.”

‘Wow, I fell asleep while filming a movie. ‘How can you be a catcher if you’re that weak?’

‘Tsk, baseball has definitely become more like a girl. In my time, such a weak guy would never wear a catcher’s mask.’

‘That’s right.’

I went into the dugout, sympathizing with Rossby’s words, which were somehow correct. And the team members who welcome you with cheers.

“Ji Maeng-ho! What is the main force?!”

puck!

“Ahh!”

“Hey, are you okay?”

puck!

“evil! “Why are you hitting me when you ask me if I’m okay?”

“Congratulations, asshole!”

match!

“evil! “Who is the palm?”

“How can anyone do this to you?”

Fuck! When I become a senior, I will get rid of this culture of hitting people for hitting a home run!

“Meng Hao.”

“Yes, director.”

As the team members ended their wild celebration, Coach Lee Soo-hyun approached me.

“I don’t think I’ll be back at bat anymore, so let’s rest here today.”

“All right.”

Anyway, the game is almost over and we have one more point, so it would be okay if we take a break.

The game where we were leading 4:2 faced a crisis when Park Jin-hyuk, the closer, gave up 1 point after I left, but Blon did not record and the game ended with our victory.

‘Whew. ‘You beat the dog like this, so you won’t miss tomorrow, right?’

*

-[KBA] Ji Maeng-ho, a runaway locomotive that doesn’t know if it will stop! 1 home run added! 2 hits in 2 at-bats, 1 home run, and 4 stolen bases!

ㄴㅋㅋㅋ Try to fight the 100-day Fierce Tiger, and you will win.

ㄴIf the true education of the fierce warrior was cool, I recommend it!

Hahaha, it crashed at home and the catcher couldn’t get up.

ㄴBut isn’t that the home block?

ㄴㄴThe throw location is on the home side, so it is a normal play.

-Wow, is he really a fierce defender with over 61 home runs? I even rented a hotel today.

ㄴㄹㅇ I think I’ll get over it after this.

But what is a hotel?

Are you a newbie? Inside Park Home Run is called a hotel.

Why?

ㄴㄴThe caster made a mistake and it’s hard to explain. Just look it up.

-A baseball player who showed incredible speed today.mp3

ㄴThis is Ji Maeng-ho, right? It’s famous these days and it comes up all the time.

ㄴㅋ Baseball is leisure, but Ji Maeng-ho is recognized.

Wow, that’s so fucking fast.

I heard it took about 16 seconds to get home.

ㄴㄴIt’s really fast considering it’s bent.

No, but there is also a guy who came in at 14 seconds in the majors haha.

If Ji Maeng-ho had just run without sliding, I think he would have gotten that much.

ㄴㄴThis kid’s athletic ability is GOAT in Korean sports history, so if he had run without stopping in the middle, he would have been able to run for about 14 seconds.

Those bastards are screwed again, the distant GOAT is shit haha.

Is this the first time you got hit by a bastard baseball player? Every baseball article is like this.

-Wow, but Ji Maeng-ho is a mess. Yoon Jung-hwan is also in good form these days.

ㄴJi Maeng-ho, who pushed Yoon Joong-hwan’s ball and sent it all the way there, is really crazy.

Now you know what’s going on, right?

ㄴBut Choi Jae-hyun is also a bitch. As soon as he dives, he gets up and throws the ball right away.

ㄴChoi Jae-hyun’s defense is actually crazy. When I see that bastard hitting a home run in literature, I get a kick out of it.

ㄴThe Asian Games are reassuring haha.