Tohtori Castle North A dream stage stood while fighting against illness [Koshien Exchange Match] August 10, 20:38

High school baseball exchange match, the second match on the first day. Ace of Tottori castle north, Sakae landing pitcher who went up to the mound from the 7th time.
While fighting for illness, I had a one-time match at the local Koshien.

Leave hometown and go to Tottori

Pitcher Sakagami has been playing baseball in Hyogo since he was in the second year of elementary school and has participated in national competitions. However, in the winter of my second year of junior high school, I was diagnosed with a renal disease called "tubulointerstitial nephritis".

"I was anxious because there was a handicap." (Pitcher Sakagami)

At that time, an acquaintance introduced me to director Hiroyuki Yamaki of Tottori castle north, which was a big turning point. When I watched the practice, the director asked me if I knew I was ill and would like to join the baseball club. I decided to leave my hometown and go to Tottori.

Ace while fighting illness

Pitcher Sakagami once a month went to a hospital in Osaka from Tottori, practiced practice, entered the bench from 1 year, and attached the ace number "1" for the first time in the autumn convention last year, which was two years ago. ..

The team won the runner-up in the autumn Chinese tournament, which greatly influences participation in the Senbatu tournament, and got the ticket for the second time in eight years.
However, the tournament was canceled due to the new coronavirus. In addition, until summer high school baseball.

"It was hard because I wanted to give back to various people who have been aiming for Koshien all the time." (Pitcher Sakagami) When I was

depressed, it was the news of the exchange match that suddenly came in.

"I'm glad I came to believe in it. I want to win, I want to finish with a bullish pitch and laugh at the end

." I wore a uniform number "1".

Competing against the powerhouse Meitoku Gijuku

The exchange match we welcomed.
It wasn't a starter, but I'll use a bullpen to stretch my shoulders from the beginning and wait for the moment. Then, 7 times to chase one point, finally to the mound. After a strong pitching, he was able to hold down the three players, and immediately after that, he went to the bat as the lead batter eight times.

"I thought I could hit it in my own way," said Uchino Hitsugi, and called for a flow. The batting line was connected and scored 4 points at a stretch, and the team succeeded in reversing.

Before the victory...

9 times with 1 point lead. Pitcher Sakagami turned to the light, but re-pitched when the third pitcher was 2 out 1st base 2nd base.
Captain Yoshida called out "Show Ace's will" and shook his arm "Leave it to me". However….

I was exhausted by the goodbye to the 2-point timely three-base.

Landing pitcher Sakakami:
"When I was sick, I wanted to give back to my parents and others who encouraged me to play baseball without fail. Ace must be thrown to the end.

Looking forward to regretful tears

Pitcher Sakagami lost his shoulders after the game, but on the other hand, "Koshien, which I had dreamed from a young age, was tough. It was.
“I want to go to college and continue playing baseball after graduating from high school,” said Sakagami. I could see the determination to aim for a true ace in that kind of expression.
(Koshien coverage group reporter Sera Terasako)