Episode guide
Major: Season 4
26 episodes · premiered Jan 5, 2008
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- Episode 1: To the Home of Baseball Jan 5, 2008 · 25m Goro's luggage is stolen at the airport in Los Angeles. He then receives help from Hayato, a Japanese citizen also trying out for the major leagues.
- Episode 2: Tryouts Jan 12, 2008 · 25m Goro and Hayato both pass the first test at tryouts. For the second test, the rookies must stage a come-from-behind victory against a Single-A team.
- Episode 3: I'll Do It! Jan 19, 2008 · 25m Hayato's hit leads to two runs, but Nick's selfish play puts the team's comeback effort in jeopardy. A blister causes Goro to struggle with pitching.
- Episode 4: This is Major! Jan 26, 2008 · 25m Goro is given a chance at a roster spot in the majors with the Salmons. He quickly gets into a scuffle during practice with the Salmons' ace pitcher.
- Episode 5: Guide to the World Feb 2, 2008 · 25m After realizing how much he needs to improve,Goro gets off to a strong start pitching in his first major league exhibition game.
- Episode 6: Unforgivable!! Feb 9, 2008 · 25m In his first Triple-A game, Goro throws off the Falcons with his new curve-ball, but it doesn't work for long. He then faces an unexpected opponent.
- Episode 7: Courage, full score! Feb 16, 2008 · 25m Goro tries out for the Memphis Bats after being released by the Cougars. He runs into a Japanese girl at the airport, and his luggage is stolen again.
- Episode 8: Debut! Feb 23, 2008 · 25m Alice convinces Goro to serve as the Bats' closer. In Japan, the number one draft pick Toshiya Sato draws attention in the Warriors' game.
- Episode 9: Challenger Mar 1, 2008 · 25m Toshiya's confidence suffers an unexpected blow during the game, but his coach still decides to start him in the exhibition match.
- Episode 10: It's Not Impossible Mar 8, 2008 · 25m Goro is adapting to life in America. Meanwhile in Japan, the Seishu High graduates reflect on their time spent with Goro and take their next steps.
- Episode 11: Try and aim for it Mar 15, 2008 · 25m The Bats start the season with the worst record in the division. Moved by Sanders' desire to win a championship, Goro tries motivating his teammates.
- Episode 12: Liar! Mar 22, 2008 · 25m The Bats rise to second in the division. Now playing baseball in college, Komori serves as a substitute coach for a Little League team.
- Episode 13: A Stupid Bet Mar 29, 2008 · 25m Goro racks up 19 saves as the Bats rise to the top of their division. The team gets a new player, and the coach demotes Sanders to the bench.
- Episode 14: Keene's Past Apr 5, 2008 · 25m The Bats are winning, but Goro is unsatisfied with Keene's style of play. Alice explains Keene's behavior by talking about an event in his past.
- Episode 15: Hero Mar 22, 2008 · 25m Sanders replaces Keene in the starting lineup for the first time in a while, but his rusty play results in snapping the Bats' winning streak.
- Episode 16: I'm fed up! Apr 19, 2008 · 25m The summer high school baseball tournament has begun. Now captain of Seishu High, Taiga is annoyed by the behavior of his team during training.
- Episode 17: Where to Aim Mar 22, 2008 · 25m Goro and the Bats hit a rough patch, so his teammates invite him on a drive to cheer him up. Shimizu's friends try jump-starting her love life.
- Episode 18: Alice's Dream, Everyone's Dream May 3, 2008 · 25m Alice visits her grandfather in hospital. He seems healthy, but his condition suddenly turns serious after the Bats suffer a humiliating home loss.
- Episode 19: Responsibility May 10, 2008 · 25m After the Bats make the playoffs, six players including Goro and Keene are called up to the majors. Goro has mixed feelings about his promotion.
- Episode 20: Get out! May 17, 2008 · 25m The Bats win their series against the Sharks to advance to the finals, where they will face the Falcons -- and the indomitable Gibson Jr.
- Episode 21: Trouble from the Start May 24, 2008 · 25m The first game of the finals begins. Driven by their bet, Goro and Gibson Jr. both give it their all. The Bats fall behind in the first inning.
- Episode 22: The Single Ball of Fate May 31, 2008 · 25m Goro's hand injury causes him to lose control over his pitching. After he unintentionally walks consecutive batters, Gibson Jr. steps up to the plate.
- Episode 23: One More Deciding Match Jun 7, 2008 · 25m Star rookies Toshiya and Mayumura face off in the finals in Japan. Toshiya is in low spirits after his team suffers consecutive losses.
- Episode 24: A Great Man Jun 14, 2008 · 25m Gibson Jr.'s unfinished business with Goro causes him to struggle in the majors -- until he sees the news that Goro has returned from injury.
- Episode 25: A Truly Worthy Rival Jun 21, 2008 · 25m In the championship-deciding game, Goro gets a chance at bat with a runner on base. To his disappointment, he is told to make a sacrificial bunt.
- Episode 26: An Oath Jun 28, 2008 · 25m The final game goes to extra innings. In the bottom of the 10th inning, Goro and Gibson Jr. have one last showdown to decide the champion.