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Major 4th Season Episode 19 Kohn

Just one more...

Goro...

Half a ball outside the strike zone.

You can do it as you are right now.

Strike out!

Game over!

Yay!

Don't dodge!

We did it! We did it!

Let me in too!

Everyone, congratulations on winning the Eastern Division Pennant!

The Eastern Division Champion, and the Western Division Champion will open their playoff series' the day after tomorrow.

As everyone knows, the playoffs are

a four team tournament between the Eastern, Western, and Northern...

Division champions plus the wild card.

Amongst the teams that finished second, the wild card is the team with the highest winning percentage.

The teams that win their best of five series will play in the finals.

To become the West League Champion we need to... win a best of seven series.

Too bad you can't drink.

All of the teams will be strong opponents, but...

if we're all together, I believe that we can definitely do this!

And with that, this is to winning the East Division Pennant and for luck in the playoffs.

Cheers!

Cheers!

Decision

Damn, he's so heavy!

Walk properly, old man!

Geez, why'd he have to drink so much to get like this...

Well, his dream of winning the division pennant came true, after all.

He is really happy about it.

Want to go?

Yeah.

Not yet!

Winning the division pennant is only an appetizer.

I can't drink really tasty alcohol until we win the championship, idiot!

What's the matter, Boss?

If we're going to have a meeting, why not have it in the locker room as usual?

Shigeno, do you know what day tomorrow is?

Tomorrow?

Well, of course, it's the first game of the playoffs.

Yeah.

But that's not all.

Tomorrow is the beginning of the Majors' extended roster period!

Extended roster period?

It can't be...

Coach!

Yeah.

That's just it.

You six shall immediately go clean out your lockers,

and head for Indianapolis.

Congratulations!

Starting tomorrow, you guys are all Major Leaguers!

Excuse us.

We did it!

We've finally been promoted!

I see, it's the first time for Roy and Matt.

Quezada and I have gone back and forth many times already.

This is the first time for Shigeno and Keane too, right?

It's all right to be honest with yourselves and rejoice!

Well, it doesn't amount to a "full cup of coffee."

How uncute.

"A cup of coffee"?

He means there's a chance that you won't get a place on the roster, and just fall back down to the Minors.

That guy risks being beaten by the guys up there.

Rather, I hope he'll be beaten!

What should we do?

Of course I'm glad that I'm going to the Majors,

but...

what will happen to the Bats?

How will they fight in the playoffs without us!?

Don't think about it.

The coach has said it before,

"When it all comes down to it, the Bats' role is a Major League regulation place for the Hornets."

"A victory in the Minors is nothing but a decoration."

Well, there are some teams that try to win the Minors' playoffs,

but our team's top priority is to create strong reinforcements for the Indiana Hornets.

That may be true, but...

Don't worry about it. The guys left behind on the Bats know this fact well enough, too.

Losing 5-0 in a complete shutout, the Hornets are in a really bad state.

Their lack of fighting strength is serious; they only got two safe hits...

I-Is that so? That's great!

You're moving up to the Majors?

Since it's you, you'll be okay!

But, old man...

Don't worry about us.

It's true that you guys leaving the team is a heavy blow to us, but the important thing is that you got promoted to the Majors!

And no problem, we'll win with the guys who are left!

And just between the two of us, truth be told, it's great luck that Keane is gone.

Since I'll be the one to wear the catcher's mask in the playoff games now.

Do your best, Shigeno!

Rising up to the Majors, huh...

I just can't seem to relax...

Starting tomorrow, this is the schedule of the West Triple A League playoffs.

The first game is the victors of the Eastern Division, the Bats,

versus the Sharks, who made a comeback in the final game against the Rockets and became the wild card.

The victors of the Northern Division, the Falcons, will compete against the Western Division's victors, the Jets.

The buzz in this match-up are the predicted winners, the Falcons.

In addition to their traditional perfect pitching, and fielding...

this year the big shot rookie, Gibson Jr is included in the lineup...

And, with his overwhelming power,

he quickly ensured their victory in the Northern Division Pennant.

W-What's that!?

W-What's that!?

You fell over in the bathroom and hurt your left hand!?

And because of that, I can't go and be "introduced" to the Majors.

So how is it? Is it bad?

No...

I couldn't find anything out of the ordinary during the quick examination I gave him this morning.

If the pain goes away, he'll be able to throw in a few days, I think.

You idiot! How could you do something like that at such an important time!?

It can't be helped; I can't send someone who's had an accident to the Majors.

For now, let's see how your injury heals for two or three days, then talk about introducing you again.

Yes, sir.

Well then, with that, see you!

H-Hey! Didn't he open the door with his left hand just now?

You must have imagined it.

What!? You fell over in the bath!?

Are you an idiot?

When the Majors finally called for you...

what are you doing!?

Hey, don't say that.

Truth be told, aren't you glad that I'm still on the Bats, old man?

What?

Idiot. What good does it do if someone who can't throw is still on the team!?

Okay!

Shigeno!

You're late! What are you slacking around for!?

Do you realize that today's the first game of the playoffs!?

The first game?

Hey, hey. Why are you so fired up, Sergeant?

You're not going to tell me you plan to win, right?

But of course. After coming this far, do you think I can give up?

Don't ask for the impossible.

Not only our two starting players, Roy and Dunston, but also Keane are gone.

Shigeno will leave when his injury heals anyway.

So how do you intend for us to win in this situation?

Geez.

When you can't even fill the hole that Keane left, don't come lecturing us!

W-What was that!? Hey, Butler, try saying that again!

Stop it, Sergeant!

What's the matter with you? I only told you the truth!

Don't tell the truth!

So it really is the truth!?

Dammit!

Hit it, Garrett!

Go!

This time you have to hit it or you'll be sorry!

Out!

It didn't work.

Well, it can't be helped.

Our opponent has the same members that they did during the middle of the season.

Also, since they've returned as the wild card, their fighting spirit is something else.

And in contrast, we've got such a poor lineup that the Sarge now is our sixth batter.

Now hitting, number 8: Sanders!

Zero runs in this inning as well, huh?

Losing the point getters, Dunston and Keane, really hurt, after all.

Even if we get a runner on base, we can't bring him home.

Stop with your complaining!

Quit going on forever about the people who have left!

How can you act like this when so many people have come to watch us!? Are you really pros!?

N-Now, now, miss...

Strike two!

Dammit!

Don't quit, Papa!

I want to see more of your games!

I want to see your team, the Bats, win!

Matthew!

You got it, Matthew, your dad will never...

give up!

I-It went over!

I-It went over!

Did you see my home run?

The Bats aren't dead yet!

Where are you going?

Where?

Things have developed in a good way, so I'm going to warm up my shoulder.

What!?

I-I'm only joking.

I-I'm only joking.

I'm only joking.

I'm just going to the toilet.

Don't make such jokes!

This is a free fansub. Not for sale or rent.

Ball!

Look, look!

The pitcher is all worn out!

This won't work. Harris can't get us out of this pinch as he is today.

Hey, Hollister! Aren't there any other pitchers!?

Yes, sir.

Spencer has moved on to tomorrow's rotation.

Wilson is sick with the flu and can't play.

The only pitchers left are rookies who just rose up from Single A, and Double A today.

Ball!

What is it?

What is it?

Boss! S-Shigeno, is saying,

that he's pitching, so tell them to announce a pitcher change!

W-What!?

W-What?

W-What?

T-Time!

T-Time!

Boss!

T-That idiot! He's decided on his own that he's going to pitch!

A-A lie!?

A-A lie!?

You're saying that getting your left hand injured wasn't an accident!?

Yeah.

If I didn't say that,

I didn't think you'd let me participate in the playoffs.

Are you an idiot?

In what world would anyone skip a chance to rise up to the Majors and prioritize the Minors' playoffs?

Well, isn't it good this way?

Since the Bats can win now.

Fool! If you do that, who do you think will rejoice?

Everyone will just think that you're naive and foolish!

You would screw up your long-awaited chance...

Don't underestimate the Majors!

I'm not.

Not once have I underestimated the Majors.

That's why...

I can't rise to the Majors when I'm not satisfied.

Satisfied?

Yeah.

To become satisfied, I need to beat a certain guy who's appearing in the playoffs.

If I don't take my revenge on him, then to hell with ever rising up to the Majors!

That's why we can't lose here.

If it becomes necessary...

I'll even pitch the entire rotation to reach the finals!

Hey! What are you doing?

You haven't said that you're going to change pitchers yet.

Since you've gone so far, I have no choice but to do this.

Pitcher change!

Didn't he get injured?

I've been waiting for this! We're counting on you, Goro!

Coach, what is the meaning of this?

I don't understand the Asian way of thinking.

Now hitting, number 3: Bentley.

Play!

No outs, and the bases are loaded.

Anyway, just throw it down the middle.

Throw a strike!

Strike!

Very close to the far bottom corner.

That was close!

Who told you to throw such a dangerous ball?

This time, throw it down the middle.

With your pitching skills, they won't be able to hit it easily.

Strike two!

Lately, that pitcher's been showing very good control.

If he can control the course of the ball with that speed, it will be really hard to hit it.

That's true.

But in 52 innings he's walked 28 batters.

And as always, he's only pitching fastballs.

It was just a fluke.

A low ball!

Strike out!

All right!

He did it! Nice pitching!

Dammit!

He just barely made it a strike.

Now hitting, number 9: Harbour.

Be careful.

He's got better control than I thought.

Better control?

That must have been a fluke.

With that speed, it's not easy to control the course of the ball.

We have one out, but the bases are still loaded.

You don't need to do a fancy pitch,

just make sure that you get strikes to up the count!

Ball!

Just as I thought.

Now, I just need to wait for a weak pitch.

What's the matter, Shigeno? You put too much power into your shoulder.

Throw a strike, Shigeno!

Ball two!

Hey, hey, isn't he aware that the bases are loaded!?

What's this? Why was he only pitching with a good course when I was batting, making a fool of me?

So it really was a fluke.

Strike!

Ball!

H-Hey!

I see. So that's where a ball is.

Strike!

Don't let it affect you, Harbour! It was just a fluke!

A fluke?

Was it really a fluke?

The way he lifted his knee during the third pitch...

and the control he showed against the previous batter...

It can't be...

He threw the first two balls... deliberately!

That's the same place as before!

Strike out!

You did it! Two consecutive strikeouts!

Go, Shigeno! Good going, Goro!

I-It's not a fluke!

I-It's not a fluke!

Since I handed over the catcher's mask to Keane for awhile, I hadn't noticed...

That Shigeno...

when did he gain such control?

Now hitting, number 4: Nelson!

Half a year ago...

Sanchez told me...

For me to rise to the Majors...

I would need to attain...

a 150 km/h fastball with perfect control!

Strike!

I believed in those words...

and polished just that!

And I obtained it...

The ability to control my pitches freely without losing any power!

Strike two!

Sanchez...

It's just as you said.

If I have these pitcher's skills combined with the perfect control...

I can challenge even the Majors...

with just power!

Strike out!

He did it! He struck out three in a row!

Nice pitching!

What impressive control at that speed.

You've really grown a lot without me noticing.

Okay, only two runs left, take them back!

Yeah!

With Shigeno pitching like this, we can still win this!

Safe!

You did it! We made a comeback!

How is it, Shigeno? Will you be able to pitch another inning?

Of course!

I originally pitched full games, after all.

No matter what inning or what game it is, I'm always ready to pitch!

Strike out!

Strike out!

Just you wait, Junior!

I'll definitely strike you out!

Strike out!

The game is over!

The Bats made an amazing comeback, and won the first game!

But what incredible pitching Goro Shigeno displayed!

Out of nine outs, eight were strikeouts!

I see.

Who'd imagine that guy would transfer to Memphis.

Interesting.

This time for sure, I will stop your breath.

Gibson Jr, who made me and my dad his enemies...

I don't know what happened in your past...

but I will never forgive...

anyone who insults my dad!

Next time, on Major:

Get Out of Here!

Run towards the stage of your dreams!

Get Out of Here!