集 26
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.
展开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.
展开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.
展开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.
展开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.
展开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.
展开Challenger
Toshiya's confidence suffers an unexpected blow during the game, but his coach still decides to start him in the exhibition match.
展开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.
展开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.
展开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.
展开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.
展开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.
展开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.
展开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.
展开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.
展开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.
展开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.
展开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.
展开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.
展开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.
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