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Koshien Championship: Kenda Takasaki and Chiben Wakayama set for final
The 108th National High School Baseball Championship is heading to its final match at Koshien Stadium, featuring Kenda Takasaki from Gunma and Chiben Wakayama from Wakayama. Kenda Takasaki, seeking its first summer title, will rely on sophomore ace Satoshi Ishigaki, who has maintained a 0.20 ERA throughout the tournament. Kenda Takasaki manager Hirofumi Aoyagi emphasized the need for low-scoring games to secure victory.
Chiben Wakayama enters the final seeking its fourth championship, having defeated Yokohama in the semifinals. The team has drawn attention for its physical stature and powerful lineup.
The tournament has also highlighted evolving trends in high school baseball, including the use of data-driven training, heatstroke prevention measures like cooling times and split-day schedules, and the emergence of high-potential prospects like Yokohama's Shoki Oda, who has attracted interest from both NPB and MLB scouts due to his 156 km/h velocity.
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Chiben Wakayama · Chiben Wakayama High School · Chibun Wakayama · Japan High School Baseball Federation · Kenda Takasaki · Kenda Takasaki High School · Kenta Takasaki · Koshien Stadium · Mao Sato · Maon Sato · Oda Yuki · Ryusei Kusumoto
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kenda Takasaki defeated Tenri 1-0 in the semifinals of the 108th National High School Baseball Championship.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Yokohama's attempt to win their first summer championship in 28 years ended in the semifinals.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kenda Takasaki's Mao Sato scored the game's only run with an RBI single in the first inning.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Satoshi Ishigaki entered in the 9th inning to secure the win for Kenda Takasaki.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Chiben Wakayama defeated Yokohama 7-1 in the semifinals.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kenda Takasaki will face Chiben Wakayama in the championship final on August 22.