The series with the New York Yanks was a tough one for the Ligers. Their batting output dropped significantly with Leo Cameron behind the plate. It was as if he knew exactly where to lead to make the batters most uncomfortable.
After losing the first 3 games against them at Comerica Park, the Ligers were given a small window of opportunity to turn things around.
In the bottom of the 9th, the score was 3-2 in favor of the Yanks with Daichi up to bat. He was wearing a serious expression, his eyes locked onto the closing pitcher Arnold Chapman.
'Chapman is pitching poorly recently, we have a chance.' Daichi said to himself, gripping his bat tightly.
Both Samson and Jose before him had not managed to make decent contact with the bat. As a result, they were both thrown out before even making it to first base.
The first ball came from the southpaw, a sinker that dropped quickly as it approached the plate.
WHOOOOOSH
PAH
"Strike."
