: In the bottom of the 8th, Junior demands that Goro confront him with his signature 100mph fastball. However, due to fatigue or psychological pressure, Goro fails to reach his peak speed.
: Exploiting a "bad pitch," Junior hits an inside-the-park home run to take the lead. Disappointed, Junior tells Goro he was wrong to consider him a true rival. Major Episode 103
: Goro admits to Junior that he does not hate Gibson Sr.; instead, he views the legendary pitcher as an "irreplaceable" figure in his life. : In the bottom of the 8th, Junior
: In the top of the 9th, Sanders hits a solo home run, tying the game at 3-3 and setting the stage for the final showdown in the next episode. Key Episode Details Information Series Title Major (Season 4) Episode Number 103 (Overall) / Season 4, Ep 25 Official Title "A Real Rival" ( Honmono no Raibaru ) Manga Chapters Adapted from Chapters 491–495 Key Opponents Goro Shigeno vs. Joe Gibson Jr. MAJOR (TV Series 2004–2012) - Episode list - IMDb Disappointed, Junior tells Goro he was wrong to
: During the game, Kellogg reaches third base and speaks with Joe Gibson Jr., revealing that Joe Gibson Sr. is in the stands watching the match.