TV Shows/Major/Season 4
Season 4

MajorSeason 4

2008
26 Episodes

Episodes

To the Home of Baseball
S04E01

To the Home of Baseball

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.

05 Jan 200825m
Tryouts
S04E02

Tryouts

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.

12 Jan 200825m
I'll Do It!
S04E03

I'll Do It!

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.

19 Jan 200825m
This is Major!
S04E04

This is Major!

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.

26 Jan 200825m
Guide to the World
S04E05

Guide to the World

After realizing how much he needs to improve,Goro gets off to a strong start pitching in his first major league exhibition game.

02 Feb 200825m
Unforgivable!!
S04E06

Unforgivable!!

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.

09 Feb 200825m
Courage, full score!
S04E07

Courage, full score!

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.

16 Feb 200825m
Debut!
S04E08

Debut!

Alice convinces Goro to serve as the Bats' closer. In Japan, the number one draft pick Toshiya Sato draws attention in the Warriors' game.

23 Feb 200825m
Challenger
S04E09

Challenger

Toshiya's confidence suffers an unexpected blow during the game, but his coach still decides to start him in the exhibition match.

01 Mar 200825m
It's Not Impossible
S04E10

It's Not Impossible

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.

08 Mar 200825m
Try and aim for it
S04E11

Try and aim for it

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.

15 Mar 200825m
Liar!
S04E12

Liar!

The Bats rise to second in the division. Now playing baseball in college, Komori serves as a substitute coach for a Little League team.

22 Mar 200825m
A Stupid Bet
S04E13

A Stupid Bet

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.

29 Mar 200825m
Keene's Past
S04E14

Keene's Past

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.

05 Apr 200825m
Hero
S04E15

Hero

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.

22 Mar 200825m
I'm fed up!
S04E16

I'm fed up!

The summer high school baseball tournament has begun. Now captain of Seishu High, Taiga is annoyed by the behavior of his team during training.

19 Apr 200825m
Where to Aim
S04E17

Where to Aim

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.

22 Mar 200825m
Alice's Dream, Everyone's Dream
S04E18

Alice's Dream, Everyone's Dream

Alice visits her grandfather in hospital. He seems healthy, but his condition suddenly turns serious after the Bats suffer a humiliating home loss.

03 May 200825m
Responsibility
S04E19

Responsibility

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.

10 May 200825m
Get out!
S04E20

Get out!

The Bats win their series against the Sharks to advance to the finals, where they will face the Falcons -- and the indomitable Gibson Jr.

17 May 200825m
Trouble from the Start
S04E21

Trouble from the Start

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.

24 May 200825m
The Single Ball of Fate
S04E22

The Single Ball of Fate

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.

31 May 200825m
One More Deciding Match
S04E23

One More Deciding Match

Star rookies Toshiya and Mayumura face off in the finals in Japan. Toshiya is in low spirits after his team suffers consecutive losses.

07 Jun 200825m
A Great Man
S04E24

A Great Man

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.

14 Jun 200825m
A Truly Worthy Rival
S04E25

A Truly Worthy Rival

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.

21 Jun 200825m
An Oath
S04E26

An Oath

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.

28 Jun 200825m