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BREAKING: Ohtani to start Angels' fourth game
Skaggs, Shoemaker will follow Richards in season-opening rotation
The highly buzzed-about two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani will make his pitching
debut for the Angels on Sunday in Oakland, manager Mike Scioscia said on
Tuesday night. Ohtani will follow Garrett Richards, Tyler Skaggs and Matt
Shoemaker in the rotation.
Scioscia indicated that Ohtani could debut in the lineup, likely as the
designated hitter, before Sunday.
"We haven't determined our lineup yet, but he will start Sunday," the manager
said.
In two Spring Training starts, Ohtani allowed nine hits and nine runs in just
2 2/3 innings. At the dish, he went 4-for-32 with three walks and 10
strikeouts.
After a shaky spring, many wondered if the Japanese rookie would break camp
with the Angels or start the season in the Minor Leagues. But Ohtani flashed
commanding pitches and showed signs of a deeper arsenal in his latest
appearance. The right-hander threw 85 pitches in an intrasquad game in Tempe,
Ariz., on Saturday, so he will be fully rested against the A's in the Bay
Area.
"He's gotten into the mid-80 pitch range and should be able to get over 90,"
Scioscia said. "If he is throwing to his capabilities, that's plenty of
pitches to get deep into the game. We're going to take it one pitch at a time
with all our pitchers."
The Angels are looking for more depth to their rotation, so Ohtani can be a
huge asset if he finds a way to turn it around in his debut.
"The last two years, we lost our whole starting rotation within the first
month of both seasons and that's tough to overcome," Scioscia said. "I think
we have more depth. I think there are unique things as we get into the season
and get our six-man rotation together that are going to help us."
大意是大谷将在美国时间4/1对上运动家系列赛的第四场先发，而说瞎表示大谷在登板前
有机会以DH的身份上场打击，但目前还没确定打线的安排。