“Ryugaku Fighters” vs. “Yamago Sports Boys Club”

In the first inning, both teams scored well. I have a feeling it's going to be a close battle!
Both teams' catchers stopped all steals until the third inning, and it was a test of patience for the pitchers to see who would score additional runs first due to each other's good defense.
In the bottom of the fourth inning, Yamago Sports Boys Team finally scored! Yamago Sports Boys Team won and advanced to the semifinals.

"Ageki Baseball Boys' Team" vs. "Kasama Club"

Ajyoki Baseball Boys Team took a 5-point lead, but in the third inning, Kasama Club fought back to score 5 points, making it a tie game entering the fourth inning.
Ajyoki Baseball Boys Team had a chance with runners on second and third but failed to score due to good defense.
Kasama Club had runners on first and second and achieved a dramatic victory with a walk-off home run.

"Inabe Vickies" vs "Haruta Sports Boys Club"

Inabe Vickies' powerful batting line-up exploded.
The pitcher for Haruta Sports Boys Team was stable and pitched well, but the Inabe Vickies' lineup caught up and scored points. Both teams were well-balanced in offense and defense, but the Inabe Vickies steadily scored additional points and won!
Inaben Vickies advanced to the semi-finals.

6/25 (Sunday) 2nd day of the tournament

Semifinals - First Match

“Kanda Blue Rays” vs. “Yamago Sports Boys”

The Kanda Blue Rays, known for their strong hitting, gained a significant lead over Yamago Sports Boys Team with a grand slam by their fourth batter, among other scores.
Yamago Sports Boys Team scored in return, but the Kanda Blue Rays extended their lead with the second home run by their fourth batter, resulting in a victory for the Kanda Blue Rays.

Semifinal Second Match

“Inabe Vickies” vs. “Inabe Sports Boys”

In the top of the first inning, Inabe Vickies took the lead with one point. In response, the captain of Inabe Sports Boys Team hit a two-run home run to take the lead.
In the top of the third inning, Inabe Vickies tied the game with a timely double, but in response, the captain of Inabe Sports Boys Team hit a timely double among others to score 4 points and take the lead.
Just when it seemed Inabe Sports Boys Team would win, in the top of the fifth inning, Inabe Vickies scored 5 points and achieved a comeback victory.

Final game

"Inabe Vickies" vs "Kanda Blu-rays"

The finals are finally here.
Kanda Blue Rays took the lead with 3 points in the first inning!
In the top of the second inning, Inabe Vickies scored one point with a sacrifice fly, but thereafter, Kanda Blue Rays steadily added to their score.
The Inabe Vickies also fought hard, but in the final, following the semifinal, the Kanda Blue Rays' cleanup hitter hit two home runs, The result was a victory for the Kanda Blue Rays.
Congratulations on winning!

After the tournament...

This year's KIMOTO Cup was two passionate days where every team, whether they won or lost, showed full effort until the end.

Thanks to the cooperation of the staff and parents of each team, the tournament was completed safely without any injuries.
Thank you very much everyone.

Also this year, the shaved ice that children look forward to every year made a comeback.
Everyone who participated in the heat was delighted with the cold shaved ice.

I'm looking forward to next year's KIMOTO Cup!