The Hitting Zone Novel Chapters
List of most recent chapters published for the The Hitting Zone novel. A total of 1182 chapters have been translated and the release date of the last chapter is Apr 02, 2024
Latest Release: Chapter 1182: V4 ch30
Lunch was fulfilling and everyone was talking about everything. School was over and the summer reall
- 101 After we gathered our gear from the dugout, we left the field for the next game to start, San Marino
- 102 "You didn't know?" Noah asked, shocked.I shook my head. When would have I learned that if Noah didn'
- 103 Mr. Cameron pulled out a small notepad and a pen. He flipped to an empty page and started his scribb
- 104 It took a bit longer for Mr. Cameron to ask some more questions after talking to Zeke about his futu
- 105 Kyle ended up picking an Italian restaurant for dinner, so Noah did, in fact, get to gorge on bread.
- 106 The dugout was tense. Beyond tense. Everyone was stiff and didn't seem relaxed at all. Even Zeke's f
- 107 Dave stepped on the rubber and started his motion. On the very first pitch, the batter connected and
- 108 I got in the righty's box and stretched a little before getting set. Then I faced the pitcher. The S
- 109 Jason took a normal lead off first base. He stood three or four yards off the bag and was inching to
- 110 I took a deep breath and got in the box. Noah took a lead off second, but stayed closer to the bag t
- 111 I started to feel sick. My head was pounding in rhythm with my heart. I felt like I couldn't get eno
- 112 Noah smiled at me. It was his same old smile like always. No hint of anger like before. "Jake, what
- 113 Dave was up to bat first. Daniel was in the on deck circle. I stood in the hole, still lost in my th
- 114 After the pitcher was able to throw some off the mound to the catcher, Julian stepped up to the plat
- 115 Once inside the dugout, the team started to pat me on the back, shoulder, head, wherever they could
- 116 The four of us sat in the car, and waited for Zeke and the twins. They were probably having a postga
- 117 Apparently Outback Steakhouse was a popular, Australian-themed restaurant that served different kind
- 118 "The sponsors and spectators of the Tulare Invitational is proud to have these two teams competing f
- 119 I fixed my grip and watched the pitcher diligently as he completed his motion. From his release of t
- 120 After the first pitch went by for a called strike, I could tell that Jordan didn't even have the int
- 121 Garret was back on the mound and was still pitching straight strikes. With a 0-2 count, their cleanu
- 122 I looked at Jordan. After a moment of silence, I spoke up. "What do you mean?"His eyes widen, but th
- 123 The center fielder had turned to sprint back, he made and awkward leap and the ball hit off his glov
- 124 Garret faced off with the first batter and worked it to a 1-2 count, only to let him get a single ju
- 125 Bottom of the fifth, still 7-2. Garret stepped up and we got in position. He let off another single
- 126 ~~~~~NOAH~~~~~Jake looked like he was shutting down. I felt helpless to stop it."Roberts! Get on tha
- 127 ~~~~~NOAH~~~~~By the time I stepped out of the dugout, Chris had already struck out. So instead of t
- 128 When I woke, I was startled. Somehow I went from the game to my bed. Was it all a dream? I sat up an
- 129 After breakfast, Mr. Atkins drove me and Noah to Dr. Moore's office. This time the receptionist let
- 130 "Let's focus on the trigger first." Dr. Moore suggested. "What did you see? What did you hear? Smell
- 131 "Let's focus on confidence building for those with low self-esteem." Dr. Moore looked at all three o
- 132 The conversation died there. Mr. Atkins didn't ask anymore follow up questions, which put me and Noa
- 133 The day went by smoothly as we just relaxed around the house, with the exception of Zeke. Dave was
- 134 Jason and Noah talked about the teams that were great last year, those that had a chance to win the
- 135 On Tuesday, we followed the same morning routine and got to school. The twins and Zeke left us by th
- 136 Noah's depressed attitude followed us throughout the day and seemed to worsen every time someone ca
- 137 We finished our classes, got ready for practice in the club room, and started our warmups. Zeke led
- 138 "You look even more stiff than before your first game." Noah laughed as we jogged back to the dugout
- 139 Kyle stood on top of the mound like a king sitting on his throne. He oozed confidence and was nowhe
- 140 Kyle was still moving his arms around as if that could really loosen him up. From what Drew has told
- 141 Kyle lifted his glove to smack Noah, but Noah was quick to jog back to his position. Kyle looked dow
- 142 Sean has now started his third game in a row. For some reason, I was under the impression that Tony
- 143 We took the field, did some warmup throws, and got set for Lincoln's offense again. Kyle stood on t
- 144 "That was a 3-2-4 double play." Noah told me as I switched out gear. "First baseman, catcher, second
- 145 Kyle stepped up to bat with the same face he uses against batters. The kind of face that says: I'm
- 146 Finally, it was time for the game to continue. The pitcher stepped on the rubber, and Sean stepped
- 147 Bottom of the sixth inning, Noah, me and Sean would get to start on the offense. I took a seat next
- 148 Dave got on the mound. The first one to leadoff for Lincoln, was the left fielder/pitcher/home run
- 149 The next day was a Thursday, and it started off normal like always: breakfast, Zeke takes us to scho
- 150 I decided to look for Noah, only to realize that I didn't know where his math class was. I didn't w
- 151 Mrs. Atkins frown deepened. "I don't think Jake would skip without reason. From what I heard from m
- 152 I shrugged, not sure where to start. "Let's start with Mrs. Golladay." Dr. Moore decided. "Today wa
- 153 The team ended up not coming back for dinner. Instead, they went to Gina's Pizzeria. Zeke and the t
- 154 When we got home, the dining room had completely transformed. It used to be clean, and well organize
- 155 After Coach wrapped up his 'pep' talk, he divided us up and sent us away to different assistant coac
- 156 Luckily, we didn't have to do this all practice. Unluckily, Drew had more 'fun' drills up his sleev
- 157 "You guys still look as stiff as boards." Dave laughed at Noah and me, as we walked down to the fie
- 158 Garret was set to throw the first pitch of the game and started off with a swinging strike. He conti
- 159 Top of the third inning, our team took the field. Garret stepped on the mound and started to throw s
- 160 As Noah rambled, I watched Brett pitch another inning. He completely shut out John and Daniel, strik
- 161 After the game, we packed up and headed to the parking lot, where Mr. and Mrs. Atkins were waiting.
- 162 The soup plantation was heaven. Or at least as close as I could get without dying. I was able to try
- 163 Saturday night's dinner was not only filling, but it was comforting. With the Atkins, Mr. Duncan, an
- 164 Mrs. Atkins stood up and walked to the table, facing the five. "Hello, even though we know each othe
- 165 Mr. Pickens let both, Mr. Duncan and Dr. Moore, sit down in their spots in the first row. Then he ho
- 166 The Atkins firmly agreed with that last part, so after getting home, Mrs. Atkins stopped by mine and
- 167 Practice came and so did Drew. After warming up with the team, Noah and I were sent to him off to th
- 168 "My arms..." Noah complained beside me as we tied our cleats in the clubhouse. "Every little bit of
- 169 As it so happens, the pitcher was lacking in control and I easily earned a walk without having to mo
- 170 Kyle took the mound for the third inning, and continued to show great control. Groundout to short. S
- 171 Top of the sixth started with the ninth batter, who had a single off Kyle in the third inning. He di
- 172 After Tuesday's game, the parents let Kyle pick dinner and we celebrated another good outing by him.
- 173 Athletic Director Barber cleared his throat as he studied each and everyone of us. "Good afternoon b
- 174 Noah didn't notice me looking at him, waiting for answers. He was too busy looking at Zeke and coach
- 175 After practice, we were all feeling drained, with maybe the exception of Zeke, who never looked tire
- 176 We finished out the week with high leveled intensity at practice, cramming every possible second wit
- 177 As it was still winter, the weather was extremely cold in the morning. Early March let the fog from
- 178 Mrs. Atkins found the missing members of the family and brought them back to us. As a group, we head
- 179 Oh. That reminds me of what he said before at the cages a few weekends back. When he was saying not
- 180 There wasn't much time to do anything else but to relax. I made sure my shoes were tied and my glove
- 181 Our teammates greeted us with slaps on the backs, high fives, and smiles all around. We went back to
- 182 Garret left to go sit beside Jordan and probably to speak about his pitching. I felt bad not saying
- 183 I was stunned. I felt sad, confused, and disappointed all in one. I slowly made my way back to the
- 184 Bottom of the fourth started with Sunset's number two batter who popped out foul in the first inning
- 185 Julian ran around the bases, greeting Chris at home plate with a double high five. I stood on the on
- 186 Top of the sixth would get to start with Noah, so as soon as we got back to the dugout, he grabbed h
- 187 The celebration was cut off by the coaches and umpires as they wanted us to shake the other teams ha
- 188 After lunch, we went back to the tournament area and sat at an empty bleacher, and just relaxed. Som
- 189 After coach announced the lineup, he also informed us that we would get to be the home team since we
- 190 The dugout was oddly silent as I put on my helmet and grabbed my bat. Noah was already way ahead of
- 191 Back at the dugout, we were surrounded by the team and accepted compliments and cheers. Even Coach g
- 192 Noah was able to start our offense with a walk, earning a free base. Before stepping into the box, I
- 193 We had to hurry out as the umpire was already heading over to tell coach that time was up. I don't
- 194 Top of the fifth inning, Kyle had to start at the top of the lineup. His jitters continued as he all
- 195 In the dugout, Troy was talking to coach and Zeke, while Mahki stepped up to bat. With Dave out and
- 196 Bryce was a little to eager so when he came out without Kelvin, he was stuck throwing the ball aroun
- 197 As I left the dugout, I noticed the pitcher change immediately. He wasn't very tall, but his speed w
- 198 Kyle was the first one to reach me. He lifted me off the ground and spun me around. The rest of the
- 199 Mr. Atkins knew exactly where to go and led us with confidence. The twins followed right behind him,
- 200 As the family loaded up the car and drove to the hotel, Zeke made the call."Hello Coach.""My dad ask