The first 39-year-old starting pitcher to record a win in the team's 17-year history, Darvish expressed: Life really goes by fast.

San Diego Padres' Japanese ace Darvish delivered a strong performance of 6 innings with just 1 run allowed, leading the Padres to a 2-1 victory over the Dodgers. He is the first Padres starter aged 39 or above to secure a win since Greg Maddux back in 2008.

Darvish threw 74 pitches over 6 innings, giving up only one hit—a solo home run by Alex Freeland in the top of the third inning—lowering his ERA to 5.36. Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. praised him, saying, "He's truly amazing, with deceptive pitches and excellent control; he's been doing this his whole life, so it's no surprise."

Notably, today was the birthday of Darvish’s wife and youngest son, who were also in attendance. Darvish smiled and said, "It would have been a bit embarrassing if I hadn’t pitched well, but since I did, I’m very happy."

Darvish himself celebrated his 39th birthday on August 16. He reflected, "Life really does fly by; I’ll be 40 next year." Regarding changes in his physical condition, Darvish said, "It’s not just about competing against opponents, but also a lot of battles with my own body. Despite these changes, I’m able to face them with an enjoyable mindset."