Major Vol. 58 — Manga Raw / Buy Official

Japan's second-round opener at the Baseball World Cup pits them against Venezuela. In the top of the seventh, trailing by five, Goro and Kojiro string together hits to build a threat. Even after Higuchi flies out to left, Goro's daring tag-up steals third and lights the fuse for a comeback. With two outs and the bases loaded, cleanup hitter Matsuo steps in. Fired up by Goro's gritty baserunning, Matsuo shows the pride of a major leaguer. Amid a grueling stretch that runs from Venezuela into Korea, Goro confronts his own role as he fights for the closer's throne. Every game carries more weight on the road to a world title.