He completed his task Shoma Fujihira pitcher (27) with a calm, 5-4 fifth inning and two outs. full count on the eighth pitch of the inning against E. Suarez, he gave up a 153 km/h straight ball for an unearned run with his right fist in the air.

During the training camp in Miyazaki, he received advice from advisor Darvish on how to use high pitches against foreign players. "Foreign batters need to aim about one ball's width higher than what they aim for when aiming high against Japanese hitter, otherwise the ball will end up in the middle. If you practice throwing one pitch 's width higher, your pitching repertoire will expand a bit more." This was a new "toolbox" that he hadn't had before. On the big stage, he showcased pitch that put the legend's teachings into practice.

Fujihira's lifeline is his fastball and fork, which he uses for count and as a finishing pitch. Last offseason, he newly acquired two seam fastball "for the WBC." He was practicing it in bullpen during the training camp in Miyazaki, but Darvish suggested that he refine his most confident pitch, saying, "Right now two seam fastball and fork are really good. Let's make the two-seam fastball your show pitch." Fujihira said, "That's the kind of opinion you'd expect from Darvish. It hadn't crossed my mind," and it gave him the impetus to "return to basics."

The thrilling showdown he displayed that day consisted of only two pitches: a fastball and fork. He also incorporated quick pitches, making the most of his strengths.

The man who has maintained a clean sheet runs since the 2024 Premier12 for the Samurai Japan team has further enhanced his presence.