WHOOOOOSH
PAH!
"Strikeout!"
"3 outs, changeover!"
Ken's 9th pitch was a fastball straight out of hell. It thundered into Daichi's glove, putting an emphatic exclamation point on an immaculate inning. 9 pitches, 3 strikeouts, but perhaps the most shocking part was the speed on the final pitch.
"108mph!? I can't believe it!"
"He broke his record again…"
"Ken just keeps getting faster. Just what is his limit?"
The murmurs and cheers intermixed, creating a bustling atmosphere. As Ken walked back to the dugout, he felt a surge of confidence from within.
This only increased upon seeing his grandfather wearing a proud smile. The older man didn't say any words, simply patting him on the back on his way past.
In the other dugout, the unfortunate lead-off batters who faced Ken were busy scratching their heads. They had faced Ken before in game 1, but something seemed to have changed.