Summer Koshien "Adversity makes you laugh" Naruto The pitcher's strength August 9, 17:06
In summer Koshien, Naruto's Tomoaki Nishino led the team to victory with a complete throw of 154 balls. Ace, who was the only one in 49 participating schools, who threw out the local tournament alone, said she was “bad” and had the strength to turn adversity into a smile. What is the reason.
Nishino, who was a second-year student, participated in Koshien with a uniform number of 1 last year and climbed to the first round against Tokuei Hanasaki (Saitama). Although he received 4 points of support in the early stages, he lost 3 points every 8th and 9th and lost 5-8.
I want to win one at Koshien. I vowed to humiliate and practiced.
Particular emphasis was placed on strengthening the lower body of the winter. We repeatedly repeated short distances such as 100 meters and 300 meters on mountains and sandy beaches.
And this summer, I threw five games at the Tokushima tournament by myself and boarded Koshien for two consecutive years.
Koshien's mound for the first time in a year. However, it was a difficult pitching to carry the runner every time when it was “not good”.
In particular, 6th and 7th, the physical strength became stronger and the number of balls increased.
That reminded me of a strong desire to win at Koshien. And the words of Director Moriwaki Moriwaki that “Adversity is a laugh”. This word that I wrote on the brim of the hat I used at the Tokushima tournament was clearly carved in my heart without looking at it anymore.
No matter how many runners you carry, you have to return to the home. It was different from the summer one year ago.
I was able to calm down. We gathered the sliders that were very good at bending, and we didn't allow repeated hits. As the director told me, I went out one by one with a smile.
Nishino pitcher said that he gained physical strength by running and had enough room for pitching. Even after throwing 154 balls, he spilled his white teeth, saying, “I don't think how many the balls are.
The last Koshien just started.
“I want to focus on the game in front of me and make a pitch that leads to winning,” and for the next game, I will write “Adversity is laughing” on the new hat.