◆ WBC warm-up match Hanshin Tigers and Japan (3rd, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Samurai Japan's third pitcher, Shoma Fujihira (Rakuten Eagles), pitched one inning, allowing one hit and no runs. His fastest pitch was 153 km/h.

　藤平は、先発・高橋宏斗（中日）が２回を無安打０封。続く２番手・金丸夢斗（中日）も３、４、５回を無失点に抑えた。藤平は６回から３番手で登板。

After getting two outs from the leadoff batter, Nakano hit a 153 km/h fastball to center field with two outs, but he struck struck out Nakagawa with a 142 km/ fork.

Kaima Taira pitcher (Seibu Lions) withdrew due to a "left calf strain" and Fujihira was added as a replacement. Last season, he pitched in a career-high 62 games in relief, posting a 2-2 record with 12 saves and a 21 hold and ERA 2.11 record.