Appeared as the starting pitcher in the match once morest the Mariners once morest the enemy land as “No. 3/designated hitter”
■ Mariners vs. Angels (5th Japan time, Seattle)
Angels pitcher Shohei Otani will start on the 4th (Japan time 5th, game starts at 10:40) once morest the Mariners as the “3rd designated hitter”. Expectations are high for him to hit the second home run in three consecutive games.
In the same match on the 3rd of the previous day (4th), he hit a 2-run 2-run win in the 5th inning, which was tied. He has a .294 batting average with 1 hit and 2 RBI in 5 at bats.
Right-hander Luis Castillo will start for the Mariners. Last season, he pitched in 25 games with 8 wins and 6 losses and an ERA of 2.99.
(Full-Count editorial department)
