World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Japan right-hander Shoma Fujihira pitches in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Japan right-hander Shoma Fujihira pitches in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

Japan right hander Shoma Fujihira pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Taiwan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 6, 2026. (For editorial use only)

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

Japan right hander Shoma Fujihira pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Taiwan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 6, 2026. (For editorial use only)

Baseball: Rookie Fujihira's gem allows Eagles to snap losing skid

Baseball: Rookie Fujihira's gem allows Eagles to snap losing skid

Rakuten Eagles rookie Shoma Fujihira pitches against the Nippon Ham Fighters at Toyama Alpen Stadium in Toyama, Japan, on Sept. 5, 2017. Fujihira allowed one hit over seven scoreless innings as the Eagles snapped an 11-game winless streak with a 6-1 victory. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Baseball: Rookie Fujihira's gem allows Eagles to snap losing skid

Baseball: Rookie Fujihira's gem allows Eagles to snap losing skid

Rakuten Eagles rookie Shoma Fujihira pitches against the Nippon Ham Fighters at Toyama Alpen Stadium in Toyama, Japan, on Sept. 5, 2017. Fujihira allowed one hit over seven scoreless innings as the Eagles snapped an 11-game winless streak with a 6-1 victory. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo