Rakuten Eagles Masaru Fujii pitcher Seiji Fujii (29) will start in the game against Hanshin Tigers on the 8th at Koshien.

Fujii has appeared in five games this season, with a record of 1 win and 2 losses and an ERA of 3.16. He was scheduled to start against Hanshin Tigers on the 7th, but the game was canceled due to rain and rescheduled to the 8th. "I'm mentally and physically prepared," he said with confidence.

His composure in taking the mound on an unusual schedule is reassuring. "I'm a rain magnet, so I've had two days of games postponed, and I've also had two days of games postponed and my start cancelled. I have plenty of experience with (scheduled starts)," he nodded.

The team is currently on a three-game losing streak. Expectations are high for the left-handed pitch to break the losing streak.